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DECEMBER QUESTION OF THE WEEK EVENTS WEDNESDAY 12-07 WHAT’S First Run Film: YOUR HUGO FAVOURITE HOLIDAY TRADITION?

Rainbow Cinemas (in Citi Plaza) $3.50 STUDENTS | $5 GUESTS 7PM THURSDAY 12-09

Mischa Kavin “Our imaginary Christmas tree - it’s not really a tree, just branches in a bucket that we decorate.”

CREDIT: KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ A drenched but happy Veronica Barahona, FSU President, posed with members of Fanshawe’s cross country Naughty Christmas Pub team when Rick Hansen’s 25th Anniversary Relay Team stopped by the college at the end of November. OBS – 9:30PM Barahona trekked out in the rain with some of Fanshawe’s finest runners, wearing a commemorative medal that $3 ADV | $4 DOOR will make its way across Canada. The relay began on August 24 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador and ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE FSU’S ADOPT A will complete its journey in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 22, 2012. “I’m happy that this is an experience FAMILY CAMPAIGN. that Fanshawe can be a part of,” Barahona said proudly. Josh VanWistinghausen “I love opening a gift on Christmas Eve.” 10 Things I Know About You... It’s the Jess Toso show

Jess Toso is in her first year of 3. What music are you currently to travel and see more of the world. Radio Broadcasting. “I am out- listening to? 7. What was your first job? going and fun and will always be “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars. Camp Counselor! Woop woop! down for a laugh and a good 4. What is the best piece of 8. What would your last meal time,” said Toso. “I believe in liv- advice you’ve ever received? be? Brooke Surridge ing each day like it was your last Don’t eat that chicken, its gone Sushi! I absolutely love it... kind of “It would definitely be and am thankful every day for bad! ... saved me a few times from obsessed. going out in the snow to the amazing people I have in my a sick stomach. 9. What makes you uneasy? make snow angels, forts life!” 5. Who is your role model? Sharks and spiders! I know it’s and snowmen. Also beer- 1. Why are you here? My mother, she is one of the slightly irrational, but they are bogganing.” Because radio is awesome! strongest, beautiful people I know. freaky! 2. What was your life-changing She has supported my brother and 10. What is your passion? moment? I for our whole lives with a smile I love to perform and entertain Happy When I decided to come to and is always there when we need people. If I can make someone Fanshawe. I was attending another her. I could never tell her enough laugh, it’s a good day. school and about to finish my pro- how much I love and appreciate Do you want Fanshawe to know 10 Holidays gram when I realized I wasn’t her. Things About You? Just head on from the FSU! happy. I decided last minute to 6. Where in the world have you over to fsu.ca/interrobang and attend Fanshawe and since then I travelled? click on the 10 Things I Know TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE AT THE BIZ BOOTH haven’t looked back. It’s an amaz- Various places in Canada, Chicago About You link at the top. ing program and everyone rocks! and Florida BABY! I would love Ben Kitchen “For me, it would have to be when my mom makes sticky buns.”

Faith Maudsley “Decorating the Christmas tree - it can get pretty silly. For Winter Solstice, we also wassail the tree by spitting apple cider at it, which isn’t quite how they traditionally did it, haha.”

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Remembering December 6 with on-campus memorial

BEV COULSTON some that women are no longer WOMEN’S CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEEE particularly at risk of violence On December 6 at noon in the and that there is no longer a need Alumni Lounge, the Women’s to advocate for social and politi- Campus Safety Committee will cal change, or education and be providing a memorial for the training to prevent violence 14 young women, all engineering against women. Others suggest students at École Polytechnique that the violence that women in Montréal, who were murdered experience is no different from on December 6, 1989 by Marc the violence experienced by men Lepine. Fourteen other students, and that is mostly perpetrated by of which four were male, were strangers or casual acquaintanc- injured and Marc Lepine subse- es. quently killed himself. In Ontario, a Committee was The murder of such talented formed in 2003 by the Chief young women profoundly Coroner’s Office to review CREDIT: ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE CREDIT: BLUE IRIS PHOTOGRAPHY A memorial to the victims on the Josephine Cleo is putting on a holiday show at the Wolf Performance Hall shocked everyone – both women domestic violence related homi- exterior wall of École on December 10 to benefit the Humane Society. and men. For women, it was a cides in Ontario each year. These terrifying reminder of their vul- cases are homicides perpetrated Polytechnique in Montréal remem- nerability to hatred and harm as a by intimate partners – not bers the victims of the Montreal Seasonal snark to put you result of their sex and aspirations. strangers or casual acquaintanc- Massacre that happened on For men, it was a stark realiza- es. In Ontario, there are approxi- December 6, 1989. tion of the fear that women face mately 20 to 30 domestic vio- in the holiday spirit every day of their lives. lence related homicides a year. In these tragedies of a national pro- There was no doubt that Marc 2010, there were 18 cases, portion – continue. What can you do about it? ERIKA FAUST ing a small piece of the star’s his- Lepine had targeted the women. involving 36 deaths reviewed by Acknowledge that this vio- INTERROBANG tory on stage with her on His suicide note talked about the Domestic Violence Review lence is still happening. Learn to Even the holliest jolliest December 10. After finding an other women whom he wished to Committee. Most of the victims recognize the signs of abuse and Christmas elf has something he online auction of one of Midler’s kill. When he first entered the were female. There were two know what actions to take. or she hates about the holidays. microphones from a show Cleo university, he separated the men male victims and both of these Attend the memorial on Whether it’s getting a terrible gift herself had attended at Caesar’s in the building from the women were the children of the perpetra- December 6 at noon in the from your Secret Santa or trying Palace in Las Vegas, “a split-sec- and made statements during the tor. All of the perpetrators were Alumni Lounge to honour the 14 to navigate the bustling malls in ond decision and mouse click shootings about “fighting femi- male. engineering students, to honour search of the last few items on later, and I am now the proud nism.” It is estimated that there are the missing and murdered your list, Josephine Cleo is cele- owner of Bette’s Shure KSM9 December 6 has become the over 600 cases of missing and Aboriginal women and to honour brating the things we love to hate handheld vocal microphone in anniversary of what is known as murdered Aboriginal women in all of the women – our mothers, about the “best” time of the year. champagne finish,” she grinned. the “Montréal Massacres,” but Canada. In spite of repeated our sisters, our neighbours, our In her show, Holiday Snidings, “I said to myself that if I won more importantly, it has been attempts by families of these friends – who have been abused Cleo is taking her snark and the auction, it would be an omen designated as the National Day of women to have these cases fully or lost their lives in our own songs to the Wolf Performance that good things are to come, and Remembrance and Action On investigated, the tragedies that communities through violence. Hall stage on December 10, that I am on the right path toward Violence Against Women. But these families experience – telling stories, performing my dream of being a singer. there is a present perception by Amnesty International calls Christmas songs and three of her Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, own original songs. The show but if Bette started in will be fun for all ages – “nothing Bathhouses, then surely I can saucy, just sassy,” said Cleo. begin my career at the Wolf Zach Havens, of the band To Performance Hall!” Tell, will accompany her songs Cleo is a graduate of the on the piano. Accounting program at “Christmas is just rife with Fanshawe, and is currently work- opportunities to make fun of it – ing as an Accountant in London. and I don’t mean the religious Though she is fairly new to our aspect,” she said. “I’m billing it city’s music scene, this is not her as ‘Celebrating the things we first time on stage. In May this love to hate,’ but it’s not mean- year, she put on a show about her CHECK YOUR spirited in hate, it’s the annoy- journey to becoming a singer. ances.” Though the show may “I’ve known since I was 11 that I poke fun at some holiday tradi- wanted to sing, but I just never GRADES on tions, Cleo compared it to “the ended up getting there,” she said. grumpy old man with the heart of Her May show had people in hys- gold,” adding that it was really terics, and this Christmas show WEBADVISOR about getting into the Christmas promises to be another excellent spirit. night of entertainment. Cleo said she draws some of Part of the proceeds from Grades will be available on WebAdvisor December 21 after 6:00 pm. her inspiration from working at a Holiday Snidings’ ticket sales (for programs ending December 16th) MAC makeup counter at a mall will benefit London’s Humane during the holiday season, when Society. Cleo has a dog and a cat It is important to check your grades and academic standing as soon as her co-workers would sometimes from the Humane Society and be up to half an hour late for their said she thinks they do a great possible in case you have failed pre-requisite courses for the Winter Term shifts because they couldn’t find service for the furry citizens of and/or are required to reapply to your program. a place to park. “You think it’s our city. “A relationship with a supposed to be this time of giving pet is like no other. It’s uncondi- and goodwill, but (people) will tional love,” she said. “Anything If your academic standing is "Required to Reapply" you must contact your ram your car to get your parking that I can do to support (the Academic School before December 23, 2011 or the week of January 2, 2012. spot,” she laughed. Humane Society), I will.” She is “It’s a show meant for fun, and also encouraging people to bring Many of the Schools will have extended hours the first week of January to assist I want people to come to laugh donations of wet or dry cat food students. (because I’m funny), forget their to the show, as well as monetary troubles (because the show is donations to purchase raffle tick- engaging) and bond over the not- ets for some awesome prizes, More information regarding grades, academic standing and registration for so-great holiday headaches (mis- including a MAC cosmetics gift the next term can be found on MyFanshawe under ery loves company!),” she added. basket and gift cards to Best Buy, “I also hope they will walk away Weezi and Grooves. Office of the Registrar, Student Records. from the show having found a Tickets for Holiday Snidings fresh new voice in London are on sale at Weezi (2-204 We wish you good luck on your exams and (mine) that aspires to reach the Albert St.), Grooves (353 heights of the Divine Miss Clarence St.) and her website final assignments. Midler,” of whom Cleo is a huge josephinecleo.com. Tickets are fan. $20, and the show starts at 6:30 Cleo is already on her way to p.m. We're here to help you succeed. Bette Midler-level stardom, hav- 4 NEWS Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Open your grades New group aims to help with before your gifts body image issues ERIKA FAUST caught in the hallways or cen- “I’ve always been actively ERIKA FAUST deal with this and then go enjoy the INTERROBANG tered out,” explained Jerilyn involved in eating disorder INTERROBANG rest of your time off.” If you’re feeling pressure to Hurwitz, a Registered Social awareness (and body image The holidays are on a lot of peo- “We’ve done a lot for student look a certain way, if you’re Worker with Fanshawe’s issues),” she continued. “I feel ple’s minds right now, but don’t success in recent years,” said unhappy with your weight or Counselling and Accessibility very strongly about the media forget that you’re still a student Lynne Gaudet, Associate waist size or if you’re just gener- Services and Founder of The and the impact that it has on throughout the winter break. Part Registrar, Registration and ally feeling unhappy with the Healing Place. young people in terms of pres- of your responsibilities as a student Records. “The college does really way you look, The Healing Place In the past, a local organization sures that they face.” includes checking your grades and care about student success.” can help. called Hope’s Garden ran a sup- “I am a social worker and I knowing your academic standing. “We’re certainly encouraging The Healing Place is a new port group at Fanshawe for peo- recently got a degree in women’s If you’re in a 15-week program, the students who have done poorly support group on campus that ple with eating disorders, but studies, and that really opened your grades will be available on on their semester to check their begins on January 9. The weekly they lacked the funding to come my eyes to a lot of different WebAdvisor on December 21 at 6 grades and really effectively use meetings will take place on back this year. Hurwitz said she things in terms of culture, gender p.m. The college will be open on the time between semesters,” Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in decided to create a new group and that kind of thing,” she said. December 22 and 23, and staff will added Kitchen. “Some students F2010-5. It’s an entirely open with a new name to try to be “There’s such a lack of under- be available to help you decide decide that, because of their status, group, and participation is volun- more inclusive. “I didn’t want to standing (in the area) that I feel what to do should you be in jeop- they don’t want to return to their tary – no registration is required. focus just on people who have like I want to try to give people a ardy of failing your program. If program. If they want to start in Participants are not required to eating disorders,” she said. “It’s voice and (make the issue) more you see that your grades are poor another program, start to do that come every week; they just show for anyone who’s feeling like understood.” and you need help, get in touch stuff on December 22 and 23.” up when they want to talk. they’re struggling with what they For more information about with the Student Success Advisor “If you’re a struggling student Everything said in the group is see in the mirror, or feel like their The Healing Place, contact for your school (a full list of SSAs’ and you start to miss classes entirely confidential. “It’s a safe happiness is based on the number Hurwitz at jhurwitz@fan- names and contact information is because you’re not enrolled in the place where people can share on the scale or the size of their shawec.ca or by phone at 519- available at right classes … it becomes a recipe things without worry of being pants, that type of thing.” 452-4430 ext. 3995. tinyurl.com/fanshaweSSA) or your for disaster,” he continued. “Don’t program coordinator for help with let that be you. If you can deal with your next steps. it before (it becomes a problem), The college will be closed from it’s certainly much better.” December 24 to January 1, so Take advantage of the services Need a place to study for exams? Head to the library Robert Kitchen, a Student Success Fanshawe offers to help you suc- Leader with the Student Success ceed. Don’t wait – be proactive, HANNAH LECTER at 8 a.m. on December 8 and runs Student Research Lab hours INTERROBANG Centre, advised students to mark check your grades and get help if until 4:15 p.m. on December 16. won’t change, because it’s their calendars to check their you need it. The Library and Media These extended hours will also already open 24/7. grades and, if needed, do some- Services on Fanshawe’s London include access to the print collec- So head to the library and thing about problems as soon as campus will once again offer tions and photocopiers. Use your shhhh! Get studying! possible. “Block some time now to 24/7 access during exam week. Fanshawe student ID to get in. The 24/7 Library access begins Please note that the Library LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 5 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION

Bah, humbug! Christmas shishmiss

unnamed relative wherein anytime they’d obtaining a gift for this individual purely purchase me a gift, there’d be an additional because they happened to be on your mind unseen price tag attached – something I refer and you wanted to do something to brighten PSYCH YOUR MIND to as the “Trojan horse of gift-giving.” their day. In this context, please note that the Rose Cora Perry Somehow just because I accepted something term “gift” does NOT simply refer to a com- www.rosecoraperry.com I thought was given out of generosity, I was modity purchased at a store, but can include manipulated into doing this or that for said sending a note to someone you’ve fallen out individual… and if I failed to comply, I was of touch with recently just to remind them I’m conflicted about Christmas. Some reminded how much money was spent on me that even though you do not speak often, may even claim I’m a bit “grinchy.” While I and how my non-compliance was apparently they still are very important to you or prepar- CREDIT: THEFORSAKENCHILDREN.ORG agree with its sentiments, its modern day indicative of a lack of appreciation. Coined ing someone their favourite dish after practise frankly makes me feel like remov- by psychologists in the 1960s as “the guilt they’ve had an extra long day at work. acknowledges and appreciates the “effort” ing myself from all associated celebrations trip,” this is by far the WORST of the gift- Genuine acts of kindness toward complete put forth and never maintains a price limit of of it entirely. giving practises and is nothing more than a strangers, such as helping an elderly woman what should be spent on him/her nor com- My “bah humbug” attitude was solidified thinly veiled attempt to psychologically con- or man carry their groceries to the car, are by pares gifts from different givers. As the old as I got older and everything started to feel trol and abuse someone. far the most meaningful, as you have no saying goes, “It IS the thought that counts.” obligatory. When you’re a member of a fam- Today, my friends, we are here to speak direct relation to said individuals. As all of you go out and spend far more ily characterized by several broken mar- on the art of sincere gift-giving, and in this What I’m trying to get at is this: REAL than you can afford this year just to partici- riages, remarriages and stepsiblings, trying circumstance, sincere can be taken as syn- gifts are given from the HEART to the recip- pate in a practise of an annual celebration to include everyone in the gift-giving onymous with “mature.” ient “just ‘cause” and with NO strings that has lost all relation to its genesis, I ask escapades adds up real fast. Since when is a When it comes to the art of sincere gift attached or expectations of reciprocation. you to remember what I’ve written above holiday associated with “glee” supposed to giving, I believe Sean Connery’s character in NO holiday – whether we’re talking Xmas, a and perhaps try to see that the TRUE gift of make you broke? There’s nothing very fun the movie Finding Forrester summed it up birthday or Valentine’s – should ever make Christmas is the ability to spend time with about that. perfectly: “The way to a (person’s) heart is you feel obligated to do something for some- your loved ones. They may drive you crazy If the above wasn’t bad enough, I started an unexpected gift at an unexpected time.” one you wouldn’t normally do. On the other and have ridiculous habits, but not everyone to find myself in a situation with a certain After all, doing so indicates that you were side of the equation, a mature recipient has a family or friends to share wonderful moments with. In sum, gift-giving should NEVER define a relationship. A relationship should be defined by the gifts we do for each Rider calls for integration of London other WITHOUT obligation. bus routes into Google Maps

Dear Editor: tem that’s developed, maintained and con- decision given the LTC’s budget restraints. I use London Transit exclusively for com- tinuously improved by the brightest minds Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to muting, and I’m confused about why the and smartest engineers on the planet. And all add transit data to Google Maps: London Transit Commission hasn’t yet these features are generated automatically maps.google.com/help/maps/transit/part- added their bus schedules to Google Maps. by Google’s algorithms – there wouldn’t be ners. As Google makes clear, adding transit FSU Publications Office I’ve relied on Google Maps to plan my any number crunching required by any of the data to Google Maps is simple, but more SC1012 transit routes in several cities I’ve lived in, LTC’s engineers. importantly, it’s free. Free! All they need to www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ including Halifax, Toronto, New York, Los Second, the LTC’s reliance on PDF and do is provide Google with the schedule for Publications Manager & Editor John Said Angeles and the other London (U.K.), and I HTML timetables for each bus route is each route and the coordinates for each stop, [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 224 can assure you wholeheartedly that the archaic and out of touch with the expecta- data that they already have because of their Staff Reporter Erika Faust Google Maps experience is far, far, far supe- tions of its current ridership, half of whom ill-fated efforts with WebWatch. In other [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.247 rior to what I currently encounter when I try are university or college students who have words, the LTC can make a substantial, tan- Staff Reporter Kirsten Rosenkrantz [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.291 to plan a trip with the LTC. grown up using services such as Google gible improvement to the daily experience of Creative Director Darby Mousseau First off, the LTC doesn’t currently have a Maps on their home computers and mobile its entire ridership without adding a single [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.229 system that identifies the best route for get- devices. I’m not suggesting that the PDF and penny to its annual budget. Advertising Mark Ritchie ting me from Point A to Point B. I can’t sim- HTML timetables should be eliminated – How is this a decision that merits further [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext. 230 ply punch in my current address and my des- they’re a great backup to have and should debate? Web Facilitator Allen Gaynor tination address and get an easy-to-under- continue being available online – but they’re What are the downsides to keeping what [email protected] • 519.453.3720 ext.250 stand description of how to get between the anachronistic as a primary means of route the LTC currently has and adding Google Letters to the Editor two addresses using the bus. planning. Maps as another route planning tool? [email protected] Here’s an example of what the LTC rider- Third, the LTC’s WebWatch system, The top six metropolitan areas in Canada Graphic Design Contributors: ship reasonably expects: 421 Adelaide St. E though well-intentioned, is a poorly imple- have all added their transit data to Google Megan Easveld, Bernie Quiring, Kayla Watson to 1200 Bathurst St. or mented, buggy, unreliable and ultimately Maps, along with smaller cities like Halifax Photographers: http://g.co/maps/5q2pv. hollow experience without the full and com- and even Fredericton. If they’ve all added Anthony Chang Transfers, alternate routes, connection plete integration of the LTC’s transit data their transit data to Google Maps, and Baden Roth times, total travel time, walking distance to with Google Maps. For some reason, it feels received rave reviews from their ridership as Colin Thomson and from stops, the ability to set intended as if the LTC was trying to replicate them- a result, why hasn’t London? Ariana Pinder arrival/departure times, etc. – when I use selves what Google’s entire team of Google Pardis Illustrator: Google Maps, all of this is at my fingertips Maps engineers had already made freely Adéle Grenier in an intuitive and reliable interface on a sys- available to much better effect, a curious Contributors: Aimee Brothman, Patricia Cifani, Susan Coyne, Victor De Jong Nauman Farooq, Bobby Foley, Brooke Foster, Madison Foster, Maisha Francis-Garner, Tyler Gary, Allen Christmas versus Xmas Gaynor, Christina Kubiw Kalashnik, Wendy Lycett, Taylor Marshall, Tabitha McCarl, Alison McGee, Maggie McGee, Rick Melo, Chelsey Moore, Emily Nixon, Paige Dear Editor: wrong. Jesus?! Parker, Rose Perry, Jaymin Proulx, Scott Stringle, Marty Does it not bother you that the whole rea- I know there are still Christian families Now that I see all this, I look back and I’m Thompson, Justin Vanderzwan, Michael Veenema, son behind Christmas is changing to a more who still do the whole “Santa” thing… but I glad I was never raised into the whole Santa Jeremy Wall and Joshua Waller worldly view? don’t really agree with it. Why are you scene, it was always decorations of the - Crossing CHRIST out of Christmas = deceiving your kids for YEARS making Nativity Story and the Nativity movie. We Comics: Dustin Adrian, Laura Billson, Robert Catherwood, Scott Xmas them think he exists?! What happens when had shepherd sacks filled by grandparents Kinoshita, Chris Miszczak and Andres Silva - Can’t say “Merry Christmas” in stores or they find out you were lying to them? Maybe and parents, instead of stockings filled by schools anymore they’ll just laugh or grow out of it or maybe Santa and elves. And before opening ANY - Cutting out Christmas events at school they will just have trouble believing you presents we would read the story in Luke, Cover Credit: because it supposedly offends people about other things. Chapter 2 and pray... now THAT was ADELE GRENIER - “The best part about Christmas is … You spend the whole time raising them to Christmas! PRESENTS!” tell the truth, while you’ve been lying to I guess it’s alright to have a little fun with - Santa Claus parade, Santa decorations, them the whole time. “Santa,” but don’t forget the real meaning Editorial opinions or comments expressed Santa movies… Santa’s taking over!! This can even apply to non-Christians, behind it and take it seriously… because it in this newspaper reflect the views of the - You ask any kid about Christmas and even if you tell yourself you don’t believe in isn’t just a holiday off work and school... it’s writer and are not those of the they say/think “SANTA!” God, what reason do you have for letting celebrating our Saviour!! Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student What happened to the whole CHRIST fac- your child believe in something that’s not We all know… Jesus is the only reason Union. All photographs are copyright 2011 tor… the whole reason we celebrate true? we’re here!! by Fanshawe Student Union. All rights Christmas in the first place?! It is alright to have fun with the whole “The greatest gift of all wasn’t found reserved. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., Room SC1012, Many Christians celebrate Christmas and “Santa” thing… as long as we know the truth under a tree but nailed to one!” London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the discard the whole God factor. behind it. I’m not saying it’s bad, but the That’s just the truth with my opinion Fanshawe College community. People may have the right to do whatever more emphasis we put on it, the more it leads attached, and I hope you all just think about Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to edit- they want, but to stop us from celebrating us away from the truth. it. ing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by Christmas ourselves, saying Merry I just don’t think it’s wise to get caught up Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS. contact information. Letters can also be submitted online at Christmas or having Christmas events is in all that… why not get caught up all about Grace Bunch www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ by following the Interrobang links. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 6 [email protected] OPINION Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Too little too late… again

VICTOR DE JONG INTERROBANG The Canadian government has come under heavy fire for their actions regarding the town of Attawapiskat. Despite an investment of $90 million to the town, there are families forced to live in tents with no running water. If only this were an isolated case. The gov- ernment historically only steps into these sit- uations when public pressure becomes too much to ignore and this event alone has drawn international attention. The Assembly of First Nations claims they need around 80,000 new homes in reserves across Canada to house the population. Stories of tragic teen suicide, rampant alco- holism and corruption in leadership are the sad reality of many reserves, yet little is done to improve the quality of living. Prime Minister Stephen Harper stated in the House of Commons that the funds given to Attawapiskat alone amounted to $50,000 for every man, woman and child in the town. What remained unspoken, however, was how these funds were implemented. In 2005, the government was already spending $8 billion per year funding reserves and wanted to increase it to $10 billion, yet six years later, here we are. The money allotted by the government to improve living conditions doesn’t reach the people. The money is spent on contractors to come in from outside the reserve and build structures. According to the residents of these structures, however, in many cases, the con- tractors do sub-par work to save costs. It’s sadly typical of what our government has become. Instead of giving the money to these communities, the government spends it on programs and strategies that they think will bring positive change. It’s like the old catch- 22 of a parent telling their child they’ll always have money if they budget and the child responding that they can’t make a budg- et because they have no money. If we don’t provide the resources for children in Attawapiskat to eat every day, how do we A conspiracy to destroy Christmas expect them to grow into adults who will lead the town in a direction of prosperity? less. They noted that in the U.S. alone, con- As per usual, the response to this event is sumers spend $450 billion a year at too little too late. The traditional strategy of Christmas on things that are not all that funding a problem only after it becomes a wanted. In the end, the buying and giving of problem leads to an astronomical cost. A NOTES FROM DAY SEVEN MICHAEL VEENEMA unneeded gifts often leave the giver and home with a bad roof can be repaired for a receiver feeling empty. These pastors asked, few thousand or even a few hundred dollars. what if just a modest fraction of that spend- A house that has burnt down, on the other ing went to take care of people in trouble? hand, runs in the hundreds of thousands. I confess. I want a new computer for They started something called the Advent There’s no doubt that this latest chapter in the Christmas. My IBM Thinkpad is still run- Conspiracy. In case you have never been in tragic saga of the treatment of First Nations ning Windows XP. It protests when I check a church around Christmastime, “Advent” is will lead to increased funding, or a grant, or websites, download files and play music. On the name for the month or so before some other monetary apology, but will the the other hand, I am composing this article Christmas when Christians try to step back cycle ever end? If we continue to fund these on it, and it will, I am sure, send it to the and look at how they are living and what communities in the manner we do now, Interrobang in a little while. changes God is asking of them. Attawapiskat will only be remembered as the In a fit of pre-Christmas desire, I did The Advent Conspiracy (AC) movement first of many such towns to fall victim to gov- something I have never done before. I joined is a “conspiracy” to destroy the traditional, ernment inaction. More money is a start, but an early morning line at the local Walmart to consumerist Christmas we have become CREDIT: THE ADVENT CONSPIRACY there’s no price tag associated with fixing the get hold of a new Toshiba laptop advertised used to. And on the more important positive problem completely. The problems surround- at $268. An early present. But the store had side, it is a movement designed to put us in collecting donations in the Masonville Mall, ing funding of Native communities are com- only five units and they went to some of the touch again with the teachings of Jesus, asking him how he got into volunteering. plex and require careful consideration, but by first people in line. whose birth is celebrated everywhere on AC encourages people this year to spend the time that happens, it will probably be too I felt like I was turning into a brainwashed Christmas day. It promotes especially his more time on our relationships. And that can little too late, one more time. participant in the commercialization of core teaching (along with “love God”) to translate into some good things. Like spend- Christmas. Somehow, going to an early love our neighbours, to care for those in ing a little more time over a coffee or drink Happy whatever, morning opening at a big-box store seemed trouble. AC advocates spending less on our- on campus with a friend, taking the time like an endorsement of the corporate agenda selves and giving more to the poor. hear how a friend is feeling after a tough to have all of us shop till we drop and max What does this look like in real life? For loss, a disappointment, a success or some from the Interrobang out our credit cards in preparation for one thing, the Conspiracy has received unexpected change. The possibilities are Whether you celebrate Winter Solstice, Christmas. Parking myself in front of the TV donations from thousands of people and endless. And, as the AC website suggests, Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Festivus, Bodhi later that day did not help. I watched the churches. With that money, it has provided this can be a lot more rewarding than receiv- Day, Zartusht-Nodiso Kwanzaa, Freedom 2003 film, The Corporation. For those who wells for people living in parched areas in ing a sweater that’s two sizes out. Day, Omisoka or something else, the haven’t seen it, the documentary, among Liberia and Nicaragua. I still hope to get my computer replaced Interrobang staff hopes you have a great one other things, warns viewers against becom- Secondly, instead of buying and receiving soon. But maybe this Christmas I can also this year. ing mindless consumers. an oversupply of gifts this Christmas, we reflect the care of God by giving to some- Whatever you do with your time away Still, I will have to replace my computer can, the organization’s website says, give thing good and by giving time to the people from Fanshawe – praying, eating, drinking, soon, hopefully this month, and I will buy each other time. It encourages us to make around me. And along the way, I may get a dancing, opening presents, spending time some Christmas presents. But is there a way time “to love our friends and family in the fresh understanding of Christmas as a gift with loved ones, ghost riding the whip, vol- to step away from the crazy shopping that most memorable ways possible … Time … from God. At its best, Christmas is a cele- unteering, sleeping or a combination of some tempts us each Christmas? no matter how hard we look, can’t be found bration that God was born as human – giving or all of those things – we hope you enjoy it. A few years ago, several Christian pastors at the mall.” Maybe this year we can take himself and his time to us – to live with us We’ll be doing most of those things and decided to do something. They decided not time to hear from an Occupy protestor what and to address our toughest needs. more. to try to get everyone to stop buying pres- she was hoping for. Maybe we can take time Happy whatever. ents, but just fewer, maybe even just one to chat with the Salvation Army volunteer Interrobang staff LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] 7 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ OPINION

De Jong irks Occupier December 6 is Canada’s National Day of Dear Editor: It pains me to no extent to see stuff like this in my school newspaper. Although we are all Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women entitled to our own opinions and that’s exact- ly what this column is for. But in an educa- SARAH BINGHAM tional institution, it’s sad to see that the idea MEMBER OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ACTION COMMITTEE of equality for all is such a taboo idea. ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF INTERVAL AND TRANSITION HOUSES In the November 28, 2011 issue of Abused women live with the emotional, Interrobang, in an article titled “Out of sight, psychological and sometimes physical scars out of mind: What was the occupy thing of their abuse. Except when they don’t. The about again?” Victor DeJong said, “The danger escalates with the abuse and too notion that there is a ‘solution’ is patently often women are murdered. naïve…” December 6, 2011 marks the 22nd It is naïve to think that the world must stay anniversary of the horrific murders of 14 the way it is, when we in the West have so women at L’École Polytechnique in much and third world countries are continu- Montréal. In response to the shocking gen- ally raped for their natural resources, includ- der-based massacre, Canadians have been ing the humans in those regions. observing this day as our National Day of The goal is not to end the wage gap, it is to Remembrance and Action on Violence bring participatory democracy to the people, Against Women. show that they all have a say in what goes on Tragically, the relevance of this day in their community. Why should the oil from remains as more than 476 women and 57 my land be sucked dry, why should all the children have been murdered in Ontario by aggregates be stripped from the earth in the their partners since 1990. Countless more name of profit? This land is my land, this women across Canada are murdered or miss- land is your land, and we all deserve a fair ing simply because they are women, partic- say in what’s being done with it. ularly among our Aboriginal communities. Your opinion is one sided and the cartoon These numbers continue to grow daily and is a very poor representation of the move- do not account for the tens of thousands of ment. We are products of our environments, women and children who continue to live in and for all you know those clothes could be abusive situations. CREDIT: FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/63428572@N00/315768771 secondhand. Students should be on the front The most recent Stats Canada annual shel- lines of social change. Do not fear change, women, show their support for ending vio- On this year’s National Day of ter survey, which takes a “snapshot” of lence against women and take action to Remembrance and Action on Violence this world has been run by lobbyists and so- every shelter across the country, shows that called representatives of the people at all lev- make lasting change. Against Women, you can show your support on April 15, 2010 there were 593 shelters in To effectively break the persistent cycles by attending local events (check with our els of government. What is the last thing any Canada offering services to abused women, of these people have done to better your life of woman abuse, the root causes of violence women’s shelter for details), by attending a up from 569 in 2008 due to rising demand. need to be addressed. Gender inequalities, service on campus to be held at noon in the or that of the people around you. Stop the On this day, 4,645 women were residing in ignorance and actually talk to the people of poverty rates, maintaining the gun registry, Alumni Lounge in the Student Centre, by these shelters and 426 women were turned access to affordable housing and childcare contacting our MPP to demand immediate, the Occupy movement. away from shelters due to shelters having We have so much on this planet, and if we are all directly related to an abused woman’s concrete action to end violence and by being reached full capacity (full report available at ability to escape the violence and live free vocal in our community about how violence treated it right, there would be enough to sup- statcan.gc.ca). These numbers only reflect port the seven billion and billions more if we from fear and harm. against women is intolerable. More informa- the women who have accessed services and Sustainable funding for women’s anti-vio- tion about the National Day of correct our ways now. do not reflect the vast number of abused Stop the ignorance and educate yourself, lence agencies is urgently needed if they are Remembrance and Action on Violence women who are still trapped in dangerous to continue trying to break the cycle of Against Women is available online at the start an open dialogue with people to relationships. embrace positive change. abuse, prevent violence for girls and women Ministry for the Status of Women Canada Communities across the country are com- (and their children), and help survivors of and at oaith.ca Nick Wilson ing together on December 6 to honour those Participant in the Global Occupy Movement abuse heal from their ordeals. 8 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ Your favourite band will reunite er beginning around the turn of the 2001, they began experimenting Party after spending several years Pioneers, Silverchair, Landmines, century, a shift occurred in the way with different sounds through col- apart. Bush and Jane’s Addiction Gay For Johnny Depp and planned we connect with music; much like laborations and side projects, are both charting very well in the hiatus for Thrice — not to mention the spell that protected baby Harry resulting in the creation of Box Car States right now, and even Men Ben Gibbard’s divorce with Zooey BOBBYISMS BOBBY FOLEY Potter from the Avada Kedavra Racer, +44, Angels & Airwaves Without Hats reformed to do The Deschanel, which is a bummer — curse, our love is protecting our and Travis Barker’s solo career, not Safety Dance all across the country but with a little hope and a lot of favourite bands from simply pass- to mention their tonally mature this year. fan encouragement, perhaps they’ll ing away. self–titled album in 2003 and Bands may break up, but the return to stages and music halls I write about random things a lot. The relationship between a band reunion despite their sometimes- emerging trend in the last decade sooner rather than later. I write a lot about random things. and their fans used to be much turbulent history. seems to suggest that the music For more of the latest music Did you know that Eric Clapton more like a marriage. Once parted And every step of the way, they create and the connection they news, views and streams, follow received his now–infamous nick- by death, a dark mourning period Blink–182 fans supported Barker, develop with their fans is powerful this column on Twitter @fsu_bob- name “Slowhand” during his tenure would begin, and the gaps left Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge in enough over time to heal the band, byisms or with Tumblr at bob- as lead guitarist in The Yardbirds in behind sometimes proved to be dif- every one of their endeavours, particularly where those bands or byisms.com. There’s also the the early 1960s? Clapton could ficult to fill. In the years since whether in music, journalism or artists regularly network with their Music Recommendations thread in change broken guitar strings so 2000, mind you, a growing number even retail. Their fans encouraged fans. Bands don’t break up forever, our FSU social network for student quickly and fluidly that he would- of bands that have broken up or dis- them to reinvent and rediscover and if you’re patient, your suggestions for new music to check n’t leave the stage to do so; the banded have found their way to themselves, and led to the band favourites will return to their place out. audience would simply give a slow reuniting and returning to populari- reinvigorating their love for their in the spotlight sure enough. Spend some time with music this handclap until he was finished. ty. work together. At least, one can dare to hope. holiday; music has a great way of There’s no question that rock and Take the example of Blink–182: Death From Above 1979 found This year saw the unfortunate end reminding you of great times, so roll has changed and evolved since after they released their Take Off their way to performing together of The White Stripes, REM, have plenty of both. I’m out of its birth in the early 1950s, howev- Your Pants And Jacket album in again this year, as did The Tea Alexisonfire, Thursday, O words. So your favourite Marine Dreams worth a listen

heard throughout the album, MADISON FOSTER band broke up INTERROBANG Marine Dreams definitely processes a milder and more There’s no doubt that the name foot-tapping indie rock sound. MADISON FOSTER unless the band is from London, Marine Dreams is one that will The overall lo-fi feel of the INTERROBANG they aren’t going to play their last be heard often with the new album and its fuzzy guitar break- A few weeks ago, many of us show here. So travelling is release of self-titled album from downs, as heard in the first track, were shocked by the terrible news involved and travelling costs the artist. The 10-track record “Fold The Sky,” give the album that we had lost another of money. Then there’s the ticket from Sackville, New that raw 1970s feel comparable Canada’s great indie bands: price, which, since it will be their Brunswick’s Ian Kehoe, which to bands like The Buzzcocks and Broken Social Scene had called it last show, is most likely outra- dropped on November 15, was The Nerves, who Kehoe listed as quits after a decade of making geous. Tickets will be expected to followed by a number of release influences for his music. The music together. I’m sure many of sell fast so the idea of a camping shows, including one on same lo-fi sound, when put us can recall where we were when trip is one to consider. Pretty much November 27 at London’s The together with the matching elec- CREDIT: MARINE DREAMS the news hit and what we were the whole experience will be cost- Brass, and has quickly seen men- tric twang of the guitar and the Marine Dreams’ self-titled debut doing. Although this was a loss of ly and difficult, but the decision is tion and praise from sources like slight twang in Kehoe’s voice, from You’ve Changed Records. a great band, it was not the first up to you. If you were not able to CBC Radio 3 and NOW almost gives the rock melodies loss for any of us and it still does go to the last show either due to Magazine. more of a bluegrass feel. This is own unique charm. not make the news any easier. costs or ticket availability, then Formerly of the Welland, notable in tracks like the slower Marine Dream’s self-titled Many of you, I’m sure, are pay attention to the next step. Ontario band Attack in Black, ballad “No Face” and the more debut is now available online at aware of the five stages of grief: Buy all their music while it’s Kehoe set off to create his own beat-driven “We’ll Get Her Back tinyurl.com/marinedreams- Denial, Anger, Bargaining, cheap sound but never strayed far from In Your Arms.” Whether it is a album and on iTunes. Check out Depression and Acceptance. In most cases, when a band the others in the band. Past band- more rock or bluegrass sound youvechangedrecords.com for Although the loss of a band may breaks up, CD prices are going to mates Daniel Romano, Spencer produced by the 10 tracks, more releases from the label. not be the same as the loss of a fly through the roof. But if you’re Burton and Ian Romano all took there’s no denying that Kehoe family member or friend, it still lucky and act fast, there’s a good the time to contribute to the new has given the debut album his causes grief and the five stages can chance that there will be one album. With the recording still be seen. It usually starts with record store in town where the process taking place with two you reloading the band page wait- salespeople haven’t been on drum kits set up in the Romano ing for the news of the breakup to Pitchfork’s website and therefore family kitchen and Welland stu- disappear like it was a bad dream. haven’t heard the terrible, heart- dio Tapes and Plates (the birth- Once you accept the news you breaking news. Again it might be a place of more than one Attack in might send some time cursing their little costly and you might have to Black album), Kehoe explained name while ripping their posters borrow some money or risk max- that even though the songs were off your wall. After you’ve calmed ing out your credit card, but think his own, nothing was too differ- down and taped all your posters of it as an investment. ent or out of the ordinary. “The back together is the stage where Move on, find a new favourite process felt similar in many you send countless emails and let- band ways but equally as exciting ters to the band begging and plead- Once you feel like you’re finally since I was recording with a lot ing for them to get back together, better and ready to move on, then of the same people.” stating that “you’ll do anything.” it’s time to find a new favourite Released under You’ve The next two stages are pretty self- band. Take suggestions from Changed Records, the label cre- explanatory. Depression can some- friends or walk aimlessly through ated by Kehoe, Daniel Romano times involves crying with the the record shop for anything that (Attack in Black, Daniel Romano lights off (but only in severe cases) catches your eye. and the Trilliums) and Steve and acceptances goes without Hopefully this band stays Lambke (Baby Eagle, The explanation. So what do you do? together longer. Just remember, Constantines), Kehoe modestly How do you deal with the heart- you can’t sit around and mope describes the album as “awe- wrenching news? Sometimes all about the same band forever. some.” He goes on to compare you can do is try to move on, but They’ll probably get back together the sound of the album as “a rock here are some other things you can anyways. Reunion tours are big and roll kind of like the do to try to cope with the loss. right now. And if you’re still feel- Ramones.” Although influences Host a funeral/celebration of ing down about it, well, there’s from the rock legends can be life always ice cream. Take some time to grieve for the loss of the band. You could light a SPONSORED BY few candles and dress in black while listening to their music in www.fsu.ca chronological order. Invite a fel- low fan to say a few words. Maybe about how hard they rocked. for Go to their last show vote your stache I put this in here even though this isn’t something most people can do – especially since most of the people reading this are students december 2nd at 4pm - december 7th at noon in London, Ontario. Let’s face it, WINNERSwww.fsu.ca/movember WILL BE POSTED ON WWW.FSU.CA 9 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

The Cheap Speakers crackle with life

BOBBY FOLEY INTERROBANG It’s been a banner year for The Cheap Speakers, a power–garage rock band out of Toronto. In 2011, they’ve captured the attention of radio stations and music websites all over Canada, scoring enviable campus chart positions and posi- tive press from EYE Weekly and Toronto’s 102.1 The Edge online for their latest digital single “Speak.” The band, founded by vocalists Brennan Gault and Natalia Manzocco (who play bass and gui- tar respectively) and later rounded out by Tim Dafoe on lead guitar CREDIT: CANCERBATS.COM and David Kochberg on drums, The Cancer Bats will in London on December 15 at Rum Runners released “Speak” late in April this performing as Bat Sabbath. year. Recorded and engineered by Dean Marino and Jay Sladowski at Chemical Sound, the single repre- sents a lot of hard work and growth on the part of the band. CREDIT: VIRGINIA LEBLANC No silent night “We’ve grown a bunch between The Cheap Speakers make a stop at APK Live on December 9. making our debut EP and making ‘Speak,’ and we spent a lot of serves as the band’s editor and Paper Lions, The Balconies and money on it because we think it’s a stresses that the input that they The Hamptons. For more on The for London great song,” Gault said. “Between received from Dafoe and Kochberg Cheap Speakers, visit thecheaps- the amount of time we spent on the only made them more positive that peakers.com or follow them on recording and then having David the two were the perfect comple- Twitter @cheapspeakers. BOBBY FOLEY Cormier’s excitement was easy on drums permanently, things real- ment to the band’s lineup. Paper Lions (paperlions.com, INTERROBANG to hear over the phone, for the tour ly gelled together. I think it’s defi- “His songs become even @paperlions) hail from Prince When Cancer Bats arrive in and for the new material he had to nitely moving forward.” stronger once run through The Edward Island and were last seen town on December 15, they are reflect on sitting in the studio. “I think the studio was a good fit Cheap Speakers arrangement in London during Oh! Fest; The bringing with them an unprece- According to music sites online, for our sound,” agreed Dafoe. With machine,” she continued. “We’ll Balconies (@thebalconies) are a dented rock show the likes of the band — also composed of “Speak,” the band is exploring new all come in with ideas as to where classically trained power rock trio which surely will live in local his- Scott Middleton on guitar, Mike guitar and drum textures while to place certain dynamics, like originally from the Ottawa area; tory for years to come: the band Peters on drums and Jaye maintaining their lo–fi integrity, a where to put solos or how many and The Hamptons are a rockabilly has been on tour now since Schwarzer on bass — began combination that is providing times to repeat certain things, and dance band from Toronto via December 2 as a tribute band to recording the album in August, exciting new ground for the band we really polish those songs into Sarnia. 1970s metal pioneers Black and according to Cormier, the to build upon. something we’re really happy with For further event information, Sabbath. album hadn’t been finished for “Brennan is a songwriting and very proud of.” visit apklive.com. Doors open at 8 But wait, there’s more: not only more than a couple of hours when machine,” Manzocco said of Gault, Known for their explosive live p.m., and tickets are $5 in advance will Cancer Bats perform as Bat he spoke to Interrobang. describing the process by which sets, The Cheap Speakers are by emailing [email protected] Sabbath, but they will share the “Every time we write a record, the band composes their material. excited to perform for London or $6 at the door. This is a 19-plus stage with local metal success we always go back and listen to Although Gault is the principle audiences. The band is playing at event. story Baptized In Blood, who will what we liked about the other songwriter, Manzocco said she APK Live on December 9 with grace the stage as Nirvana tribute ones,” he explained. “We love our outfit Baptized In Bleach. band, and we love what we do, so In addition to the success we’re always trying to finely tune they’ve enjoyed since releasing it, make it better. So it’s like we go Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones and pull out all our favourite parts early last year, this tour arguably from our past records and try to do elevates Cancer Bats to become it again as a new band.” the most notable rock tribute act in “I never want to try to write a Canada. But as frontman Liam single; I want to write a really fun Cormier spoke to Interrobang song we can play live, not get too recently from the studio — listen- far removed from why we started ing to the final mixes on their this band in the first place,” newly announced album Dead Set Cormier said, indicating that a On Living, due in the spring — he band needs to be able to laugh indicated the idea had some hum- things off. “We’re friends and we ble beginnings. do this because we love it and it’s The band first performed their fun. Writing your fourth record tribute set to the metal giants after and trying to make something suc- being approached by festival cessful and not get too caught up in IT’S LIKE organizers at the 2011 Sonisphere the commercial side of things, I festival in Bohemia who were think that’s where you need to looking for an after-party band that have a sense of humour.” could play on a side stage after the Bat Sabbath and Baptized In NEGOTIATING A headliners Slipknot finished their Bleach are set to descend on Rum set at night. Cancer Bats were Runners here in London on already on the schedule to perform December 15, with doors opening that night, so organizers pitched at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in could give you the BETTER DEALear two their idea. advance, and are available online “They put it to us, said we could at tinyurl.com/bats-london. Your paralegal education diploma cover anything we want,” Cormier For more information on Bat VIP status you need to transfer straight into y recalled, indicating the organizers Sabbath or their Bastards of listed Pantera with Black Sabbath Reality tour, visit cancerbats.com of a Humber degree program:ts as an option for the tribute. or follow the band on Twitter Bachelor of Applied Ar “We were like, ‘No fucking way @cancerbats. Baptized In Blood, can we pull off a whole set of who celebrated their signing to Paralegal Studies Pantera songs!’” Cormier laughed. Roadrunner Records last year with “So we unassumingly said, ‘We’ll a huge release party, can be found just go Black Sabbath; that’ll be online at baptizedinblood.com or super easy,’ and then opened a real on Twitter @baptizedinblood. Find out if you are eligible. can of worms because of how Further information can be found jazzy and crazy Sabbath is. It was appearing on humber.ca/transfer funny for us to take it on as the londonmusichall.com and easy route, but then realize it’s Facebook each day closer to the actually really difficult.” event. 10 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Ontarians sure know how to party

KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ Keep your New Year’s Eve $12 for kids between 4 and 12, and INTERROBANG classy with a throwback to years admission is free for children 3 and New Year’s Eve is one of the past. The evening will include under. most exciting and fun nights of the music from the ’40s, featuring the Customize Your Night year. You get to celebrate (or move vocal quartet After Four and the If you’ve never gone to any CREDIT: AMOS THE TRANSPARENT on from) everything that’s hap- Aeolian Jazz band. There will also clubs or bars in Toronto, this is a pened over the past year and look be hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert great time to explore and try some- towards a new year. Whether and champagne. Doors open at thing new. Website like you’re planning a family-friendly 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $60. toronto.beforelastcall.com can help Sure As The Weather celebration or a fancy night out, Club/Pub Night you figure out what bars or clubs here are a few ideas to help you There is a good chance that your will be the most fun for New out. Remember: New Year’s Eve favourite bar, club or pub will be Year’s. available little by little isn’t just about what you do, it’s having a special event for New Niagara Falls about who you’re with. Year’s Eve. Many of them include ET Canada New Year’s Eve at MADISON FOSTER derailed soon after discovering the special booths, bottle service and Niagara Falls INTERROBANG poor sound quality produced by champagne. Visit their website or wfol.com It seemed for a while that Amos the location and by their inability call them for more information 905-374-1616 the Transparent had almost forgot- to say no when it came to playing about their celebration, and make Entertainment Tonight Canada’s ten that they had planned a new more shows. After that, they found sure you buy your tickets in Cheryl Hickey and Rick album. Luckily, the Ottawa folk it difficult to get themselves back advance because they tend to sell Campanelli will be hosting this rock band is back in the news with on track, but were finally able to out quickly. year’s celebration. Starting at 6:30 talk of the new album, and in their do so after some time and were Toronto p.m. in Queen Victoria Park, this true fashion, they’re doing things a able to finish the album. Although Citytv New Year’s Bash exciting event features fireworks little differently. the band will not be releasing a LP toronto.ca and live music, including Kardinal The band – featuring members in its entirety until January of Nathan Phillips Square in down- Offishall and Barenaked Ladies. Jonathan Chandler, Chris Wilson, 2012, they made the first four town Toronto will transform into a Approximately 30,000 people are James Nicol, Mark Hyne and songs available for download on massive New Year’s party that is expected to attend, so feel free to Daniel Hay – went to work on their November 29. After this, they plan broadcast all across Canada. This bring all of your friends and fami- upcoming full-length album after to make four more tracks available London alcohol-free event features Citytv ly. the release of their A is For Amos sometime this month before the Rockin’ New Year’s Eve personalities and live performanc- Collingwood EP late last year, a release that sur- full release in the new year. This london.ca es and is a fun way for everyone to New Years at Blue Mountain prised fans with a much different marks the second full-length 519-661-4500 ring in 2012. Village sound than what is to be expected. release for the band after 2007’s Celebrating New Year’s Eve in The Ninth Annual New Year’s bluemountain.ca The five-track album, inspired by Everything I’ve Forgotten to Victoria Park has become a tradi- Eve Family Countdown 705-445-0231 the Rockaby Baby series, featured Forget, which received praise and tion for many people in London. torontozoo.com Whether you’re planning to ring lullaby versions of a few of their chart rankings from Billboard and The night will include skating on 416-392-5929 in the New Year with family or songs – a treat to the children of XM Radio. Despite the success of Victoria Park’s ice rink, hot choco- This event is perfect for families with a group of friends, Blue those in the band. Now, after the past, Chandler stated that they late and coffee, live entertainment with children of all ages, with Mountain has the party for you. almost a year of recording and still wanted fans to get a taste of and fireworks. Whether you’re entertainment including The night features a buffet dinner, back to their usually folk rock the album little by little. there for the whole night or just Abbamania, the WotWots and live entertainment, an evening melodies, Amos the Transparent Amos the Transparent just passing through on your way to Majinx Magic Show. There will family party, a nighttime bash for still wanted to put out an album wrapped up a few shows with fel- your next party, this is definitely also be meet-and-greets with Shrek adults and, of course, fireworks. with a bit of a twist. low musicians The Darcys and worth checking out. and some wild animals. The event Tickets are $75 per person, $50 per They began the recording plan to play more in the next few Puttin’ on the Ritz: New Year’s starts at 5 p.m. and will have a child 12 and under, and free for process of the album to be titled months to continue to promote at the Aeolian countdown at 8 p.m. so kids can children under 5. Sure As The Weather back in the Sure As The Weather. Fans are aeolianhall.ca take part in the New Year’s cele- winter at the home of Wilson’s advised to keep their eyes peeled 519-672-7950 brations. Tickets are $20 for adults, mother, but the original plan to to the band’s website, have the tracks recorded in the coolplanet.ca for the upcoming span of a month was quickly tracks. You’re ready to go home for the holidays, but is your dorm room?

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coloured to spice up a new look. A new trend called tinseling is increasing in popularity. Tinseling CHRISTINA KUBIW involves having little pieces of tin- KALASHNIK sel placed into your mane. FASHION WRITER Whether they’re the same colour as your hair or contrasting colours, tinseling is a good way to add It’s that time of the year again! shimmer and shine. It’s noticeable The holidays will soon be rolling but doesn’t scream “try-hard.” up and, well, the fashion world is Gold is nice for blondes, copper going crazy. I find the holidays a for brunettes, red for gingers and difficult time of the year because silver is great for black hair. shopping needs to be done, baking Frosting: if you’ve ever seen and cooking needs to happen, dec- How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, CREDIT: ALDO.COM The TREJOS shoe by Aldo is a orating needs to be finished up and you should be very familiar with great addition to your current shoe generally people like for their look frosting yourself. Diamonds (fake collection, a lovely holiday pick! to reflect the happy season. or real) are a very good way of There are plenty of non-conven- dressing up any outfit. I personally we usually admire the most are the tional ways to enhance an outfit. find that Aldo Accessories stores crazy ones. I always find I love Personally, I think the best way to have some great frost. Colourful or shoes that I am the least likely to make a look more special is with clear sparkle will make you shine. wear. I always like the wild- accessories. Clothes reflect our Big cuffs are a great way of adding coloured shoes with the flowers style, and accessories help enhance as much bling as possible – but if and feathers and sparkles and our look to reflect what we’re try- you do a necklace, don’t do buckles, but I usually end up buy- ing to convey without necessarily bracelets, do rings. And if you do ing the plain black Mary Janes. We talking about ourselves. I feel as earrings, you can do bracelets. The usually buy what we’re most com- though people don’t look to acces- trick is to draw attention to more fortable with, but realistically that sories as a form of self-expression than just one region; it allows the gets you nowhere. This year, buy a as much as they do with clothing, eye to look up and down, which fun pair of heels or wedges with and therefore accessories aren’t lengthens your silhouette. I also sparkly shine and maybe a little used to communicate who we are. recommend staying away from any feather that you’ll admire. Get Personally I find that accessories long necklaces if you’re doing a them in a fun colour – red, green, help to express how formal you belt or any type of scarf, as it tends gold or royal blue; it’s the holi- wanted to look, therefore they’re to cut you up. Diamonds aren’t just days, you’re supposed to wear great tools for Christmas. for your mother, they’re meant to bright colours. Since you will soon be shopping be playful; layering them and play- During the holidays, just about for others, and maybe yourself, I ing with different colours is some- anything goes: purples, greens and Imperfection is felt you might need a little inspira- times what’ll take your outfit to the gold. Just have fun and try things tion. next level – definitely recommend- you normally wouldn’t – that is my Blowouts: A lot of people only ed. best advice to you. Happy consider getting their hair cut and Shoes, Shoes, Shoes: The shoes Holidays. perfection

showing of live mannequins (real Presents that keep on giving people). The extreme makeup artistry incorporates beauty, body BEAUTY BOY art and special effects to truly rep- JOSHUA R. WALLER resent imperfection and to make [email protected] you view “beauty” in a different light. Fourteen creations will walk FASHION WRITER the runway and in their statuesque AIMEE BROTHMAN What: An abstract showing of poses, will stand as art pieces makeup artistry painted on live throughout Lavish. mannequins. (19-plus event, no All models will be outfitted in Surely I can’t be the only one cover) Megin’s Leggins, beautifully craft- intimidated and dreadful of the Where: Lavish Night Club (238 ed and vibrant leggings, as well as chaotic and dizzying season of Dundas St.) Fanshawe’s own Nidia Martinez’s Christmas and the shopping habits When: Friday, December 9. theatrical and breathtaking gar- that come with it. Walking down Doors open at 9, show starts at 11 ments. All the imperfect creations the busy streets of Toronto is usu- p.m. are completed with the hair design ally hard enough to maneuver, and Who: Joshua R. Waller’s make- done by the extremely talented when holiday strollers stop to CREDIT: LOOSEBUTTON.COM up creations. Joclyn Millard and Marissa admire the stunning displays and Luxebox might just be the perfect gift for someone special on your list. Models Outfitted By: Megin’s Guichelaar of Cutz Salon sip their cocoa, it can be nearly dis- alone a year’s supply, so you can Purchasing a six-month sub- Leggins and Nidia Martinez Professionals. astrous. (Hey, I’ve got a train to imagine my delight when month scription to Birchbox for my Hair Styling: Joclyn Millard With a night filled with such catch!) Luckily, for people like me, after month I received my holiday American gal pals last year left me and Marissa Guichelaar surreal creativity and imagination, online shopping sites have eased gift. Awesome, right? Loving the feeling a little empty inside, and What is perfection and who gets it is the perfect event to not only be the pain of weaving through idea of a gift that keeps on giving, not with the feel-good gift-giving to decide what is perfect? Are inspired but a place to meet other throngs of people strolling down I looked more and more into sub- vibes you’re supposed to get. there really concrete beauty guide- industry professionals (photogra- Bloor Street or clumped together scriptions of different sorts and last Truthfully, I was a little (okay, a lines and rules that we must follow phers, models and artists of all tal- inconveniently above an escalator year, I stumbled upon a site called lot) jealous. Recently, while read- to be considered perfect? Are we ents). Anyone in the artistic indus- in the Eaton Centre. Unluckily for Birchbox.com. ing one of my last gifted issues of not all beautiful in our own ways? try knows that the people you net- me and the rest of the world, we – Based in New York City and Flare, attempting to stay focused The reality is that our imperfec- work with is the most important somewhat foolishly – rely on a founded by two MBA-holding on gift ideas and not selfishly tions are what truly make us beau- aspect to moving forward and postal service and can be disap- Harvard-educated gals, Birchbox swoon over fur coats and glittery tiful. Imperfection really is perfec- gaining more experience. pointed by delays and not having was created back in September of nail polish, my eyes nearly popped tion. After the show is over there is of packages delivered on time. This is 2010 and has a whopping 45,000 out of my head when I came across The media likes to portray what course an after party featuring where I usually try to become a lit- subscribers today. The monthly an article featuring Luxebox by they deem to be “perfect” as a Lady Finesse, spinning the best in tle more creative in hopes of giving box is filled with four or five cus- Loose Button (loosebutton.com): a skinny woman with an airbrushed the top 40s/remixes/house. On top something that will be loved, tomized sample-sized beauty Canadian version of the Birchbox! complexion who has “plastic-like” of that, live makeovers and body arrive on time and spare me the goodies ranging from makeup to I immediately signed up for a features. In other words, perfection art will be happening! So if you trouble of hustling through shops. fragrance to skincare. After filling year’s subscription for myself (it’s (in the eyes of the media) is a man- come with a clean canvas, you In previous years, my love for out your beauty profile, certain the best value; you get two months nequin. But why would we want to have a chance to become an imper- reading anything printed in the products are selected especially for free) after filling out my beauty idolize something that is an inani- fect mannequin as well! glossy pages of a publication led you. The Birchbox site also sells profile to get the products best suit- mate object? This became the One of the most beautiful me to both give and receive maga- full-sized versions of the samples ed for me. Luxebox differs slightly main inspiration behind The women who ever lived, Marilyn zine subscriptions as gifts. Part of and a point reward system is used from its American counterpart as Imperfect Mannequin; the idea of Monroe, stated, “Imperfection is the requirements of a good gift in to encourage sales of the products. Luxebox doesn’t sell the products taking something that is deemed so beauty, madness is genius, and it’s my books is something that a per- Shipping strictly to the U.S., beau- it sends out, but it does tell you “perfect” and destroying it, decon- better to be absolutely ridiculous son would really love, but would ty junkies around the world simul- where to purchase them if you structing it until it is finally imper- than absolutely boring.” Step out never shell out for on their own. As taneously sighed in frustration, choose to do so. I loved my fect. of the guidelines, and enter the much as I love French Vogue, I once again being excluded by geo- Luxebox so much, gift-giving this The night will consist of a run- world of The Imperfect would rarely buy a copy of it, let graphical boarders. season just became a piece of cake. way show combined with an art Mannequin. 23 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

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for the most one-night stands. Her dad isn’t one of your buddies – Christmas spending there’s no need to brag about this Love, Lust & Lies one. spending can be dropping a ton Patricia Cifani The question that you should be of money on travelling, food, [email protected] prepared to answer is “What do gifts and all that other stuff, and you want to do with your life?” putting it all on a credit card that TALKING CASH This is important. If you have no JEREMY WALL charges 20 per cent annual inter- It’s never easy meeting the par- goals in life, they will take it as a est. Don’t be the person who is ents, especially for guys, because sign of laziness and lack of ambi- still paying off this Christmas’s before the dad meets you, he tion. It’s understandable if you are expenditures next Christmas. already hates you. Mothers tend to in college or university and still For those of you who can’t get Third, avoid expensive vaca- be the opposite; they will like you don’t know what you want to do enough eggnog and yuletide and tions. This can be tough if you before they meet you. The key is with your life – most people don’t. reindeer and so on, I’m sure you really, really want to spend this making the dad rethink his opinion That being said, for this night if can’t wait for Christmas to Christmas on a beach some- of you and reassure the mom’s you have no ambition in life or come. For those of you who are where, but you have to realize intuition. goals, you should make some up! nauseated by merely the smell of what you can and cannot afford. The first thing you should do Your actions speak volumes, so CREDIT: THEDAILYGREEN.COM eggnog, well, December 26 is If you can’t afford a tropical before you meet the parents is you need to show the parents that If you want to go above and coming up too, so it will all be Christmas vacation, then don’t shower. Most of you might be you have respect for them and their beyond, you could always find over soon. Whether or not you’re get in over your head by taking thinking this is pretty obvious, but daughter, and there are two ways something the mom likes and get it full of Christmas cheer, the holi- on an expensive vacation that I have a feeling there are a few you can do this. First, do not use for her. For example, my mom days can be a huge drain on your you’re going to spend ages pay- guys out there who need to be pet names in front of parents. No LOVES candy, especially anything finances. Let’s go over some tips ing for. Of course, if your par- reminded. First impressions mean dad wants to hear his daughter sour. When she sees someone has to help you avoid overspending ents are covering the bill, that’s everything when meeting your being called “babe” or “princess.” candy her face lights up like a this holiday. a different story – just don’t girlfriend’s parents, so dress nice- Secondly, keep your hands to Christmas tree. So I always tell the First, Christmas is hard to show them this article. ly. I’m not saying bring out the tux yourself! Yes, deep down, her dad guys I’m dating when they meet budget for, largely because trav- There are usually lots of bar- and tie, but clean underneath your knows you do more than just hold my mom bring her a bag of candy el is expensive (someone needs gains to be had on the shopping nails and treat this as an interview hands, but you do not want to and it always works. to explain to me why it costs so front at Christmas. Black Friday for whether or not you are good remind him of that or make that If you want to go that extra mile much to fly within Canada, (and Cyber Monday) are now enough to date their daughter. thought resurface, especially on an to win over the dad, unfortunately because airline tickets are past us, but if you’re savvy (not Since it’s the holidays, you occasion when you know he is it’s not as easy as saying “You beyond ridiculous) and no one to mention willing to line up at 6 should bring the parents a gift – going to have a knife in his hand at look too young to have a child in wants to be known as the person a.m.), there are some deals that maybe a bottle of wine or some some point. If you don’t treat the college,” but what I have learned that buys cheapo gifts. There are can be found on Boxing Day. I’d flowers. It doesn’t have to be parents with respect, why would over the years is that dads like it about a million reasons to be impressed if I met a family something big, especially if you they think you are treating their when their daughters bring a guy splurge and far fewer to budget, who decided to hold Christmas are a student. Just something small daughter with respect? home who has the same interests as but you do have to watch what on December 27 and did all of to thank them for having you over Now, being a bit more specific, them. Find out as much as you can you spend around this time of their Christmas shopping on that will show them how thought- how to make sure the mom loves before you meet him so you can year, as it will make a huge dif- December 26, getting the Boxing ful you are. you more than she did before she find some similar interests. For ference in your finances come Day bargains. Perhaps you could Topics to avoid when meeting met you. One word: flattery. Moms example, if her dad loves sports, the new year. Sit down and fig- just skip Christmas altogether. the parents should include politics, love compliments, especially about you’d better know something ure out what you’re going to I’ve heard Festivus is a more religion, partying stories and past how good or young they look. I about sports. If not, there’s this spend ahead of time, just to inexpensive holiday. relationships. No parent wants to should add a disclaimer here: You new crazy thing called the Internet make sure things don’t get out of Jeremy Wall is studying hear that their daughter is dating a are complimenting Mom, not hit- – use it. hand too quickly. Professional Financial Services 21 year old who was engaged to ting on her. Remember, Dad I could give you all the tips in Second, watch what you put at Fanshawe College. He holds his high school sweetheart or that already hates you for taking one of the world to help you survive on credit cards. Or, if you are an Honour’s Bachelor of Arts he holds the record in his fraternity his girls. meeting the parents, but no matter spending on a credit card, make from the University of Western what, it’s never going to be easy. sure you don’t overspend so that Ontario. Although it may be difficult, I you have enough in the bank to hope these tips will help you get pay your credit card off quickly. The holidays don’t out alive. The most painful part of holiday have to be lonely

holidays just because you’re by your- self but that is never a good idea. Go to the big family dinner or make LONG DISTANCE plans with your friends. Whatever LOVE Alison McGee you do, make sure to be around peo- [email protected] ple who care about you and who make you happy. This will make get- ting through holidays on your own so It’s that time of year again: holiday much easier. season. There are so many special • Make time to talk to your partner days to celebrate all within a few on holidays. Make sure that when a months of each other: Thanksgiving, special holiday rolls around when Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s you can’t actually be with your sig- and a whole host of others. Believe nificant other that you set aside time IT’S LIKE me, I know that it can be tough to get that day to talk to each other. Even if into that holiday spirit when your sig- it’s a quick text or a five-minute nificant other can’t be with you. phone call, taking the time to say While nothing can really replace “Happy New Year, I wish I could be GETTING physically having your partner there there with you,” will mean a lot to with you to celebrate the holidays, both of you. there are a number of things that you • Do something for yourself. Do can do to make each and every spe- you have a holiday tradition that your VIP STATUS cial occasion work long distance partner was never really into, like style. watching a certain movie or putting • Celebrate early or late. This year, up decorations? If you’re spending a Your diploma could get you the VIP status you my husband was away for holiday without them, you have the Thanksgiving (which just so happens perfect opportunity to be a little self- need to transfer straight into year two or three to be my favourite holiday), so ish. Do everything that you want to instead of missing it, we celebrated do to mark the occasion, instead of of a related Humber degree program. early! Who cares if you have a full having to worry about what you both turkey dinner with all the fixin’s on want to do. I, for instance, put up my Labour Day weekend? If you really Christmas decorations the day after want to spend a certain holiday with Halloween this year, because there your partner, it doesn’t matter what was no one around to say, “Don’t Find out if you are eligible. calendar day you do it on – what mat- you think it’s a little early?” ters is that you celebrate together. I hope these tips help you make it humber.ca/transfer • Spend holidays with your family through this festive time of year, or friends. It can be tempting to even if that special someone can’t be throw yourself a big pity party on by your side. 24 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

A Christmas bore-y Who can resist The Muppets?

REEL VIEWS Cinema Alison McGee Connoisseur [email protected] Allen Gaynor www.cinemaconn.com

A Christmas Story The Muppets (2011) (1983) Remember when you were a kid Merry Christmas, everyone. It’s watching Kermit, Miss Piggy, the most wonderful time of the Gonzo, Fozzie and all the rest of year, when people of all different the Muppets on The Muppet Show? backgrounds and beliefs come Or maybe you remember their fea- together to celebrate the birth of ture films like Muppet Christmas perky, delightful and charming Passion of the Christ star Jesus of Carol or Muppet Treasure Island? Nazareth. And nobody celebrates every moment she spends on No matter where you saw them or screen. Christmas more than big-time which was your favourite, all CREDIT: A CHRISTMAS STORY While Segel and Adams both Hollywood producers. Every year, Muppet fans can now rejoice; The we get classics like Santa’s Slay, A Christmas Story stars Peter Billingsley as Ralphie. give amazing performances, they Muppets are back! are continually upstaged by the Santa Claus Conquers The Throughout the film, Ralphie some wicked Kung Fu moves, but In the newest release from direc- Martians and Santa With Muscles Muppets. Kermit, Miss Piggy, lies and manipulates at every turn instead decided to belittle these tor James Bobin, whose previous Gonzo, Fozzie, Chef, Animal, to unwrap. Now, I’ve reviewed the in order to score the present. people. work includes Flight of the aforementioned films in the past Scooter and countless others are Spoiler alert, his parents actually Peter Billingsley, who played Conchords, all of Jim Henson’s brought to life by the voice talents (read the articles on buy it for him! Someone call child Ralphie, never amounted to much lovable muppets are back in a cinemaconn.com, I’m trying to of Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, services! They buy him a gun. I’m after this role, and rightfully so. hilarious, feel-good, family-friend- Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David crack triple digits in visitor traffic surprised they didn’t throw in a His portrayal of Ralphie was loath- ly musical. The Muppets tells the this year), and I was hoping to Rudman and Matt Vogel. Not bottle of Jack Daniels, some unfil- some. Every year when Vince story of two brothers, Gary and enough can be said about these tal- review a film that was on par with tered Marlboros and the phone Vaughn stars in a movie, he insists Walter; Gary has a beautiful girl- those superb efforts this year. ented men who do a minimum of number of Miss Kitty, the town that his best pal Peter receive a friend, Mary, while Walter is sus- five characters each. Unfortunately this year’s film, A whore. A gun, seriously, great par- small role. So as long as Vaughn piciously muppet-like. The trio Christmas Story, simply is not on Chris Cooper brings to life Tex enting. My daughter is three years still has some stroke, Ralphie journey to Los Angeles to tour the Richman, the evil oil tycoon, and their level. old, and I won’t even let her use a won’t need to hang out in the old Muppet studio (as in the A Christmas Story is a little- Rashida Jones plays a TV execu- fork. Do you know how hard it is unemployment line. movie, much like real life, the tive who gives the Muppets one known 1983 film that I had quite a to eat chicken breast with a spoon? Christmas is a time of joy, and Muppets have been out of the spot- bit of trouble tracking down. I last shot. Both prove hilarious to She does. Sure enough, Ralphie this fine holiday does not deserve light for more than a few years), watch. There are also a number of eventually managed to find a nearly shoots his eye out after just to have its name besmirched by but after finding the place in dire retailer based in New Zealand that celebrity cameos – so watch care- a few minutes with it. appearing in the title of this lump disrepair, Walter overhears an evil fully or you just might miss them! had a copy. So for a whopping The film’s worst sequence is one of coal in all of our stockings. The oil tycoon’s plans to teardown the $113.49 with shipping, I nabbed a The beauty of The Muppets is of its last. After the family’s cast, the director, the screenwrit- studio and drill for oil. Gary, Mary that it is aimed at adults as much as copy. I’m going to be so pissed off Christmas dinner is ruined by a ers, hell, even the on-set caterers and Walter track down Kermit and if they end up showing this film on it is at children. Characters consis- pack of dogs run amok, the family deserve a permanent place on convince him to get the old tently refer to the lunacy of break- TV over the next month. is forced to dine at a Chinese Santa’s naughty list. I wish my Muppet gang back together one For those who have never heard ing into song and dance numbers restaurant. The waitstaff attempts parents had bought me a BB gun so last time to raise enough money to out of nowhere, speak directly to of this film, here is a brief synop- to sing some Christmas carols, and I could have shot my eye out and save the studio. sis. The lead character of the film the audience and make countless here the writers choose to mock not have had to watch this turkey. The cast of The Muppets is sim- clever self-references. is nine-year-old Ralphie, and the their culture by having them sing To all those who are unaffiliated ply spectacular! Jason Segel takes film focuses on his obsession with Whether or not you have kids, “Fa-ra-ra-ra” instead of “Fa-la-la- with this motion picture, may I say on the leading male role (at least in you need to see The Muppets. You the one gift he wants at Christmas: la.” How deliciously racist. I don’t Merry Christmas. To those who terms of the human cast) as Gary. a Red Ryder BB Gun. Though the will laugh out loud at this intelli- know why the filmmakers thought did have something to do with the Segel truly never ceases to amaze gent, entertaining, all-around good film was released in the 1980s, it they had to go down this route. production of A Christmas Story, as he manages to flawlessly pull takes place several decades earlier. time of a movie. And I dare you They could have made this scene then may I draw your attention to off both good old family values not to tear up during Kermit and Kind of like Happy Days. more positive by showing the staff the mistletoe hanging directly and dry, witty humour with Unfortunately, there is no Fonzie Miss Piggy’s rendition of excelling by solving complex above my ass. absolute precision. Amy Adams “Rainbow Connection.” present to save this utter dreck. mathematical equations or doing plays opposite Segel as Mary, and in typical Amy Adams fashion is Bringing back a classic BROOKE FOSTER version of Cinderella holds true to flawless and was rarely distracting. INTERROBANG the fairytale’s key elements with a The cast’s costumes reflected the The Grand Theatre is hosting a few added twists and turns, includ- classic version of Cinderella while modern musical twist on the clas- ing a slightly more modern atmos- keeping in theme with the modern sic fairytale Cinderella. The musi- phere. Every element of this musi- performance. In particular, cal offers an exciting evening for cal helped to enhance the audi- Cinderella’s dress stole the breath both children and adults. The ence’s experience. The acting, set of everyone in the audience. musical runs November 23 to design and costumes, music and If nothing else, the music and December 31. singing kept the audience enter- singing are the key selling point in Cinderella is a story we all tained and glued to every moment. Cinderella. Every actor con- know. A prince holds a ball that Both Alessia Lupiano and Kyle tributed their voice to at least one Cinderella desperately wants to go Golemba made their Grand song, which made for a colourful to. When her evil stepmother and Theatre debuts in the roles of and full sound. The solos by stepsisters do not let her go, Cinderella and Prince Christopher. Lupiano and Golemba were beauti- Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother The cast of young, skilled adults ful and made the evening unforget- comes to the rescue. The Fairy also found room to include Danie table. Cinderella features songs Godmother transforms the poor, Dixon and Justin Eddy, both of including “The Prince is Giving a young girl into a beautiful, charm- whom are currently only grade Ball,” “In My Own Little Corner” ing ‘princess.’ A pumpkin and her seven students. The acting, while a and “Impossible.” mouse friends become a carriage bit on the hammy side on occasion, Overall, Cinderella is a phenom- led by horses. Cinderella is now fit was clearly intended to entertain enal show that will entertain, capti- for the ball, but the Godmother all age groups. Director Heather vate and amuse audiences of all warns her to be back by midnight. Davies obviously wanted this to be ages. While it was clear that par- At the ball, Cinderella catches the a performance for adults and teens ents and children made up most of attention of the Prince, but she as well as children. the audience, this is a musical that must leave before the clock strikes The set design featured many teens and young adults can enjoy 12. With no name and only the detailed sets including the village’s as well. glass slipper she left behind, the streets, Cinderella’s home and the Cinderella runs until December Prince starts his search across the Prince’s palace. The crew made 31. For more information on ticket land for the mystery girl who was good use of every set piece by prices and show times, visit at his ball. using each piece multiple times. grandtheatre.com. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The transition between scenes was 25 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ LIFESTYLES

Shop local this Christmas – head downtown

MADISON FOSTER scarves, there’s bound to be the what bookworms or music lovers Wal-Mart. You’re guaranteed to Betty Page. It’s hard to list all the INTERROBANG perfect gift for any woman on your have on their list, but if they don’t, find a gift in this store, whether it’s interesting and creative gifts avail- It’s important to support local list. there’s bound to be something else for a culinary master or someone able at Commander Salamander businesses and shops, and what Heroes hiding on the shelves. You could who needs some help in the since they’re constantly bringing in better time to do so than at heroescomics.ca even just pop in and see Captain kitchen. more. The best way to know is to Christmas? Downtown London Although London may have a Kirk, who is always there in the Commander Salamander check it out yourself. You won’t be has many great locally owned handful of comic book shops Science Fiction section. commandersalamander.ca disappointed. stores to make shopping easier. around the city, there is no denying Kiss the Cook A little blue shop off the beaten There you have it. Just remem- Since many of you reading this that Heroes, located at 186 Dundas kissthecookonline.com track at 360 Talbot St., around the ber that there is plenty that down- may not be from London, you may St., has the best selection. It can Tucked away at 551 Richmond corner from the Covent Garden town has to offer and these are just not have had time to explore all almost be overwhelming when St. in between Kent and Albert is Market, is the self proclaimed a few of the great shops in the area, that downtown has to offer. Here walking into the shop to see a large the culinary store that, although it “Altar of Pop Culture” – and it’s a including Richmond Row and the are some downtown shops that number of comics and figurines looks small on the outside, has well deserved name. This store has Covent Garden Market. During the have something for everyone on and to look up and only see more plenty of space for its vast selec- everything from lunchboxes to cof- month of December, two hours of your Christmas list. stacked up to the ceiling. Heroes tion of kitchen wares inside. fee mugs to pens, posters and free parking will be offered all Eye Candy has tons to offer, including inde- There’s even a section for cooking knick-knacks, featuring anyything through downtown. So if you make eyecandylondon.tumblr.com pendent graphic novels, manga, class (a possible gift idea). The and everything from The Beatles to the trip this holiday season, keep in I’m sure most of you have comic books, figurines and more; chance of Kiss The Cook not hav- Star Wars. And who can forget all mind that there are many great walked by this shop at 609 there’s no doubt that this store is ing the piece you’re looking for is the tin robots? They also carry a gifts to be found right in the heart Richmond St. a thousand times but the best stop for any comic book slim, and their prices are compara- selection of accessories and clothes of the city. never really noticed anything collector this year. ble to those of the Bay and even from brands like Sailor Jerry and about it other than the fact that it’s City Lights Bookshop a lovely shade of Pepto Bismol twitter.com/citylightslondn pink. When you look past the If you have never been to City Office hours Monday to Friday 9am - 4:30pm. Classified deadline is colour, you’ll find that inside is a Lights Bookshop, where have you every Wednesday by 12pm. email: [email protected] cute accessory store. It may be been? It’s a staple of downtown CLASSIFIEDS small, but it doesn’t lack in selec- that has been around since the TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE CALL MARK AT519.453.3720 ext. 230 tion. The store started when 1970s and has even become a bit of Elizabeth Noel owner Veronica a tourist attraction. London’s pri- Hosszu ran out of space for all her mary used book, CD, DVD and SERVICES and would be interested in car pool- 2.5 hours or less... DIRECT! jewellery, which she designed her- vinyl shop at 356 Richmond St. ing, even if it is just a few days a Reservations required. www.nia- self and made at affordable rates. definitely doesn’t skip on the cool A NEW BODY BY CHRISTMAS, week. Email me Jaimie at garashuffle.com Since then, it has become a home – they even opened up a second take the challenge today! 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This home is designed to withstand natural disasters such as FSU USED of their structure. The students have been working on this project earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires all semester and have come up and tornadoes. with some very innovative ideas The designs of the sustainable that have strong potential in the cottage, “HiTech” and recycled BOOK SHOP real world. materials homes include solar pan- The displays will include a dis- els, ground-source heating sys- aster-proof home, an eco-friendly tems, rainwater collection, “earth sustainable cottage, an “eco farm,” tube” heating and cooling systems, a “HiTech Home” and a house postconsumer materials and recy- made from 87 to 90 per cent recy- cled building materials. cled materials. The elements of the designs that Drop off your books The “eco farm” project is allow such ideas to become reality designed to be a full-sized farm are quite extensive and can’t be and fully self-sustainable business. given justice in a newspaper article December 5th to December 16th According to Travis Reid, one of such as this. The beauty of these the students in the group, this idea ideas can only be fully illustrated January 2nd to January 4th is completely new, and is “not like by the minds that created them, FSU Office- SC 2001 – 9am – 4pm the smaller urban farms talked and that is exactly what they plan about in sustainable design.” By to do. Buy books January 3rd to January 12th Used Book Shop – SUB 1035 – 9 am – 4 pm 26 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

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LATE NIGHT JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE with Jimmy Fallon with Jimmy Kimmel Over the weekend, President Contrary to what people seem to Obama took his daughters to a book- believe, Regis Philbin did not retire. store. Barack bought Malia The He was fired after they caught him Phantom Tollbooth, while Malia stealing. bought Barack Economics for Cyber Monday is a day that every Dummies. store online puts everything on sale. Sunday, Chargers kicker Nick It’s basically Black Friday for peo- Novak was caught on TV urinating ple too lazy to put on pants. on the sidelines during San Diego’s Another woman came forward overtime loss to Denver. Marking with allegations about Herman Cain. the only time fans were really glad a I think she’s number 9-9-9 now. You ever think player didn’t go for 2. The food industry says the new NNnnaaaaggHH we drink too much A man in Georgia was arrested rules give schools the flexibility to for burglary after he left his increase nutrition. The same way coffee? Facebook account open on the vic- elastic waistbands give us the flexi- tim’s computer. But this is bility to keep in shape. nice: He’s only been in jail In a world where a few hours, and his status Kardashians are celebri- already says “In a ties, maybe pizzas can be Relationship!” vegetables. And Twizzlers are a fruit.

THE TONIGHT SHOW CONAN with Jay Leno with Conan O’Brien This is what I love about America. I went back to Boston to visit my In the Middle East, they take the rev- family for Thanksgiving, and I can- olution into the streets. They topple not tell you how good it is to be back governments. They liberate the in a room full of total strangers. oppressors. We riot for a $2 waffle It’s Cyber Monday, when every- iron. one shops online. As soon as I woke A woman claims she had a 13-year up I pepper sprayed myself. affair with Herman Cain. You know This is a crazy story in what that means? While he was fooling Greenwich, Connecticut, three around with those four other women, wealthy investors who were already he was cheating on his mistress. worth millions won the $254 million Well, the inside talk is that Sarah power ball jackpot. Yeah in a related Palin is going to endorse Newt story, everyone’s head at Occupy Gingrich. If you think Newt is Wall Street just exploded. happy, you should see Mitt Romney. A photo from one of Saturn’s As you may have heard, Conrad moons shows it may have the ele- Murray sentenced to four ments necessary for life. years in the L.A. county Isn’t that cool? Yeah, the jail. Or as Lindsay Lohan three elements found there It’s short for may you have peace, love, and good times with family and friends calls that, about a week were nitrogen, methane and a half. and Red Bull. Over the years, things have “Oh Holiday tree, O become increasingly more and If someone says Merry Holiday tree , thy Christmas, understand more “Politically Correct”. leaves are so unchang- Bah Humbug! Merry Christmas! they mean it in goodwill. ing” doesn’t sound nearly as good when If someone responds Bus Stop sung. with another greeting, such as Happy Holidays, Why can’t we call it as Happy Hannukah, Happy we want? Eid, Yuletide Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa, etc, It should be okay if understand they mean it someone calls it a in goodwill, too. It’s become taboo to say “Merry Christmas Tree, and if Christmas” and the dear old someone else calls it a It’s okay to respond in Christmas tree has become the holiday tree. any polite way. Well, almost any way. “Holiday Tree” Nerds

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Across 1. Square root of 81 5. Jamaican sect (abbr.) 10. Former world superpower 14. City in Oklahoma 15. Group of islands in the Gulf of Bothnia Aries (March 21 - April 19) Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) 16. Soft leather Discussion for its own sake is Caring people are here for you. 17. Skin condition characterized inspiring, but it wastes time. Work It’s a relief and a blessing to get by pimples with what you know. Transform the respect that you deserve. 18. Short story something uncertain into a finished You’d cheerfully spend this time 19. Iraq’s neighbour product. Once you show, no fur- soul searching, but you suddenly 20. Expressing gratitude to ther telling is necessary. have guests to entertain. 22. Observing Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) 24. Compass direction Keep the mood light and the No matter how lucky you may 25. Excellent (2 words) compliments flowing. Business feel, the odds could be turning 26. Edible round clam against you. Even if the game happens easily when everyone is 30. Entangles in comfortable. Put on a happy face takes you far afield, never lose 34. Not achieved (said of a goal) even if you have to explain some- sight of the rules. Temptation is 35. Operatic songs thing for the tenth time. more exciting when you resist it. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) 36. Biblical priest You could sell coal in Newcastle You must decide whether both 37. Last word of a prayer or sand in the Sahara, if either sale sides will end up polarized or 38. Wines (informal) seemed necessary to you. Gemini merged. A superficial approach is 39. Portend is convincing. Use your power for far from perfect, but it’s better 40. ___ Diego: California city the good of the world instead of than none at all. If this whole 41. Fabric of silk with a glossy squandering it on practical jokes. process fails to interest you, surface Cancer (June 21 - July 22) you’re probably asleep. 42. Senseless Get that grievance off your chest Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) 43. Example of 3. One of Columbus’ ships 32. Feminine name right now. A reasonable tone and People looking for a sympathet- 45. Sports buildings 4. Location of first garden 33. Trigonometric functions rational words will have col- ic ear should go elsewhere. You 46. Accompanying 5. Participating in a speed contest 35. Name of the letter H leagues taking you seriously. have problems of your own, and 47. In the past 6. By oneself 38. Places affording good views Many hands unravel a complex you’re not ready to whine about 48. Capital of the Philippines 7. Made music vocally 39. Five minus four issue more easily than a single, them. The only room that’s avail- 51. Forsakes 8. Dynamite (abbr.) 41. Type of boat tentative finger. able here is for those who pull 56. In ancient Greece, a contest for 9. Gland-like benign tumours 42. Press Leo (July 23 - August 22) their own weight. prizes 10. Joins together 44. Sudden sharp physical pain You’re a leader but don’t let Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) 57. To a large extent 11. Hindi dress 45. Author Christi visions of success ruin your effec- People in search of a good time 59. City in N.E. Sweden 12. Bridge 47. Manila hemp recognize each other on a primal tiveness. Good teamwork looks a 60. Make music vocally 13. Activated a bell 48. Disguise lot like a party in progress. Turn up level. Grab an opportunity with both 61. Biblical character who did not 21. Small sandpiper 49. Against (informal) the heat so that you can roll up hands and never look back. The die 23. Change for a five 50. Not any your sleeves. Gemini Moon inspires recklessness, 25. Negatively charged ions 51. A very long time but you’re still accurate as ever. 62. Soon Virgo (August 23 - Sept. 22) 26. Seemingly (comb. form) 52. Twofold Just when you thought you’d Pisces (Feb. 18 - March 20) 63. Leg joint 27. Discourage 53. All (comb. form) seen the last of something useless, The view may be painful, but 64. Capital of Yemen 28. Endings of prayers 54. Sign gas here it comes again. The coopera- shying away from what’s coming 65. Part of a poem 55. Of sound mind tion of others is the key to your won’t prepare you for it. Pisces Down 29. Female bird success. Try to make your case one gets extra points for tactfully dis- 1. Tidy 30. Sesame Street character 58. Genetic carrier (abbr.) last time, but keep it fresh. cussing a delicate matter. 2. Unit of length 31. Particularly strong man Solution on page 31

Pierce. 7. The Nutcracker is the most 3. Electric lights famous Christmas ballet. for trees were 8. Jingle Bells was first written Word Search first used in for Thanksgiving and then became 1895. one of the most popular Christmas B A W R E D D E H O L L Y A O 4. The first songs. L I N G N A C K Y S C I V C N Christmas cards were 9. If you received all of the gifts vintage and invented in in the song The Twelve Days of O S R T E M A N R N A U A G E 1843, the Victorian Era. Christmas, you would receive 364 5. It’s a Wonderful Life appears presents. E L P U C N I H R O S R A E O 1. The word Christmas is Old on TV more often than any other 10. The poinsettia plant was K S D R A C K S C W O P I O T English, a contraction of Christ’s holiday movie. brought into the United States from Mass. 6. Rudolph was actually created Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the A E F K A N Y N D L C X O S E 2. The first president to decorate by Montgomery Ward in the late early 1800’s. C T S E R E V F S U T M I N L the white house Christmas tree in 1930’s for a holiday promotion. 11. Holly berries are poisonous. the United States was Franklin The rest is history. 12. Contrary to common belief, T O T Y D E D A V N A V G I T poinsettia plants are non-toxic. I I N O N S H T A E R W K I S 13. In 1843, A Christmas Carol Sudoku Puzzle was written by Charles Dickens in U R E N A B E P R E S E N T I just six weeks. 14. Coca Cola was the first bev- R T M I L E A S T R O S V R M 756erage company to use Santa for a F A A E R I R T S A E U O S T winter promotion. 15. Clearing up a common mis- L P N T A E G A N L S A Z L A 5349conception, in Greek, X means X R R A G X Y A D A R F R A B Christ. That is where the word X- Mas comes from. Not because H R O N O T I U S U S E J N G 28 someone took the Christ out of SIGNS OF THE SEASON Christmas. (Words in parentheses not in puzzle) 16. Traditionally, Christmas Cards Holly Snow 152 trees are taken down after Carols Mistletoe Tinsel Epiphany. 3486 17. More diamonds are sold Fruit Cake Ornaments Tree around Christmas than any other Garland Present Turkey time of the year. Jesus Santa Wreath 76 8 18. Christmas pudding was first made as a kind of soup with raisins and wine in it. 32 19. The Christmas turkey was KIOSK QUIZ ANSWER imported to France by the Jesuits and it is still known in some 3958French dialects as a Jesuite. 20. Christmas Pudding origi- THE FIRS FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE nates from an old, Celtic dish IS NOVEMBER 29TH. 65 4 known as frumenty. PRIZES SPON 21. The first Christmas stamp SORED BY CHARTWELLS Daily Sudoku: Thu 27-Mar-2008 puzzle rating:medium medium was released in Canada in 1898. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 grid con- 22. In Germany, Twelfth Night tains the digits 1 through 9. That means no number is repeated in any col- is known as Three Kings Day. umn, row or box. Solution can be found on page 31. 28 LIFESTYLES Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Easy and festive Christmas tree brownies ELISE COPPS-SMITH bined. Be careful not to over-mix INTERROBANG or your brownies will be too fluffy. Holiday party season is finally If you’re short on time, use a here and I couldn’t be more excit- brownie mix and follow the direc- ed. I’ll take any excuse to get cre- tions on the box. ative in the kitchen, but Christmas- For decoration: themed baking really gets me - 1/2 cup green chocolate wafers going. Here’s a simple, festive (you’ll find these at most bulk CREDIT: NEWS.DISCOVERY.COM recipe to impress your guests with- stores) Silent night? After your last exam, you can finally sleep in heavenly out spending hours in the kitchen. - 1/4 cup sprinkles or small can- peace. You’ll need: dies (again, try the bulk store) For brownies: - 8 small yellow chocolate can- - 1/2 cup butter, plus 1 tbsp. dies - 1 cup white sugar 4. When your brownies have - 2 eggs cooled, cut them like a pie into The All-Nighter - 1/3 cup cocoa powder, plus 1 eight equal slices. tbsp 5. Put your green chocolate - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour wafers into a resealable bag and - 1/4 tsp. salt microwave them on high for 30 Before Christmas - 1/4 tsp. baking powder second bursts. Between each blast, 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. squish the chocolate around to help CREDIT: ELISE COPPS-SMITH hear? Grease an 8-inch round cake pan it melt. This should only take about Festive Christmas tree brownies But a low rumbling sound, with 1 tbsp. of butter and dust it two minutes. are a treat that is easy to make, caught by my ear. with 1 tbsp. of cocoa powder until 6. Working one brownie at a and will surely be a hit at any Nutrition Ambition A quarter past 12, the sky is it’s coated. time, snip a small hole in the cor- Christmas party. Emily Nixon black, 2. Cream together the remaining ner of the bag and drizzle the The time has come for a mid- butter and sugar until light and chocolate back and forth across the These will keep for a few days in night snack; fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time brownie. Before it cools, sprinkle an airtight container, though I can’t ‘Twas the night before exams, Without hesitation I head out my and stir until just combined. decorations into the chocolate. Put imagine they’ll last that long. But when all through the dorm door, 3. In a separate bowl, whisk a little dab of chocolate on the back hey, they are so easy to make that Not a student was sleeping, with Throw open the fridge and cut- together the remaining ingredients. of your yellow “star” and stick it to you may as well whip up a forest essays to form; lery drawer. Stir the flour mixture into the but- the top of the brownie tree. Repeat of Christmas tree brownies! The books were open by the lap- A slice of pizza or left-over ter mixture until completely com- this with each of your eight slices. tops with care, cake? In hopes that ideas soon would I suddenly had a decision to be there. make; Food For Thought The teachers were nestled all Give in to temptation, or choose snug in their beds, to be smart? While visions of holidays I knew what was right to do in Prepare the ultimate holiday feast danced in their heads; my heart. And I in my slippers and Some berries, granola makes a Fanshawe sweats, yogurt parfait, Directions - 2 cups all-purpose flour, JESSICA AND MARK WILKIE-FACCHIN Was starting to have some study To keep those nasty hunger INTERROBANG 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread spooned and leveled, plus more regrets. pains away; the white and whole wheat bread for rolling the dough Christmas and the holiday sea- Three hundred words written, Energy restored and stomach cubes in a single layer on a large - 2 tsp. baking powder son are upon us once more, and and most of them wrong; content, baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 min- - 1/4 tsp. kosher salt already dreams of sugarplums Why did I procrastinate for ever Back to the stack of books I utes in the preheated oven, or until Glaze: dance in our heads. Well, not real- so long? went! evenly toasted. Transfer toasted - 1 1/3 cups confectioners’ ly; most likely you’re beginning to So much still to do for such a So take heed this semester, bread cubes to a large bowl. sugar think about exams and getting bus slow writer, Don’t get left behind, 2. In a large skillet, cook the - 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract tickets purchased. I’ve been think- I knew that this meant pulling an Eat healthy; be good to your sausage and onions over medium - 2 tbsp. multicolor nonpareil ing recently about all of this and all-nighter. body and mind. heat, stirring and breaking up the sprinkles, for decoration (option- I’ve come to realize that Empty cups of coffee litter the And soon you will be filled with lumps until evenly browned. Add al) Christmas, while a stressful time, floor, holiday cheer, the celery, sage, rosemary and Directions can be the perfect opportunity to My roommate rolls over and It’s the end of the semester, see thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes 1. Heat oven to 375°F. unleash your inner foodie. gives a loud snore. you next year! to blend flavours. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk When a holiday comes around, When, suddenly, what should I family gathers and inevitably food 3. Pour sausage mixture over together the butter, granulated is prepared and served. This year, bread in bowl. Mix in chopped sugar, vanilla and eggs until blend- make a splash with your family by apples, dried cranberries, parsley, ed. Add the flour, baking powder suggesting some interesting ways and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and salt and mix until just com- Yummy street food in India of spicing up the traditional holi- and melted butter, and mix lightly. bined (do not overmix). day feast. Spoon into turkey to loosely fill. 3. With floured hands, roll level SHIVANI DHAMIJA paste makes the food awesome – The following recipes are an Oranged Cranberry Sauce tablespoonfuls of the dough into INTERROBANG the exotic flavours of India can interesting take on some tradition- From allrecipes.com balls and place on parchment-lined Some people eat to live, while make you gain a lot of weight! You al dishes that are usually found on Ingredients baking sheets, spacing them 2 others live to eat. That second don’t have to step inside an air- your table around the holidays. We - 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh inches apart. Bake until puffed and group comes to mind when I think conditioned restaurant to enjoy the hope this inspires you to be cre- cranberries the bottoms are pale golden, 7 to 8 of Indian food. A lot of people flavours of India; look to the ative and see that sometimes even - 1 orange, zested minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool think Indian food is just curry, but streets, where hungry citizens and the most routine dish can be made - 3 cinnamon sticks completely. it’s not – it is a variety. Every part visitors can grab a plate of food for new! - 2 cups orange juice 4. Make the glaze: In a small of India has its own specialty in just a few rupees (less than a Awesome Sausage, Apple and - 2 cups packed brown sugar bowl, whisk together the confec- food items. Canadian dollar) and fill their tum- Cranberry Stuffing Directions tioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons water Part of the joy of India’s rich mies with delicious food. From allrecipes.com 1. In a medium saucepan, com- and the vanilla until the mixture cuisine is that it consists of thou- To beat the exotic heat of sum- Note: This recipe is for a 10- bine cranberries, orange zest, cin- forms a thick but pourable glaze sands of regional cuisines. If we mer, there are variety of drinks like pound turkey. namon, orange juice and brown (add more water if necessary). fly to North India, the specialty is Chuski (similar to a snow cone) in Ingredients: sugar. Add enough water to cover, 5. Dip the top of each cookie Butter Chicken Curry and spicy Delhi; Banta in Hrishikesh (lemon - 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat and bring to a boil over high heat. into the glaze and let set, rounded food; South India has Idli (savoury soda); Sugarcane juice in rural bread 2. Immediately reduce heat, and side up, on a rack set over a piece cakes), Sambar (vegetable stew) Bengal; Tender coconut water on - 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread simmer for about 1 hour, or until of parchment paper. Sprinkle with and Dosa (rice batter and black Marina Beach, Chennai; the rich - 1 pound ground turkey the sauce has thickened. Taste for non-pareils, if using. Allow the lentil crepe); East India has Fish creamy Lassi (a savoury yogurt- sausage sweetness, and adjust with addi- glaze to set, about 20 minutes. Curry and Momos (dumpling); and based drink) of Jaipur; and many - 1 cup chopped onion tional sugar if necessary. You can- Store the cookies in an airtight in West India you can find Vada more. - 3/4 cup chopped celery not overcook, so continue cooking container at room temperature for Pav (similar to a burger), Guju The preparation and timing are - 2 1/2 tsp. dried sage until you have a good thick consis- up to 5 days. food and Hyderabadi Biryani (bas- very important in Indian cooking - 1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary tency. Let mixture cool, then From both of us, we’d like to mati rice and goat meat). They as the process is long and elabo- - 1/2 tsp. dried thyme refrigerate in a covered container. wish you a Merry Christmas and a might have unusual names that rate, but it is worth it in the end. - 1 Golden Delicious apple, Angeletti Cookies happy holiday season. May the you’ve never heard before, but Knowledge of India’s many differ- cored and chopped From realsimple.com best of what life has to offer these are the specialties of India ent cuisines is growing internation- - 3/4 cup dried cranberries Ingredients always find its way to your table. that no Indian or even a foreigner ally. Check out restaurants in - 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley - 8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted but- Until next time, happy eating! can resist. Brampton or Toronto, or look - 1 cooked turkey liver, finely ter, melted Have questions, comments or Cuisine across India is a result online for some new recipes to chopped - 1/2 cup granulated sugar suggestions? Feel free to e-mail us of different spices, vegetables, bring the taste of India to Canada. - 3/4 cup turkey stock - 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract at [email protected] herbs and fruits. The extensive use - 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted - 2 large eggs of onions, ginger paste and garlic 29 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Catching up with Alexa McAllister Use your imagination to

MARTY THOMPSON INTERROBANG help you achieve Alexa McAllister is currently a first-year student here at Fanshawe KIRSTEN ROSENKRANTZ College in the collaborative nurs- INTERROBANG ing program with the University of In mid-November, Dr. Natascha Western Ontario. She is a member Wesch of Elite Mind Performance of the UWO Women’s Lacrosse came to speak at Fanshawe about team, a team that won the Ontario the illusion of sport. Wesch is a University Athletics championship Mental Skills Coach and Sport in October. Not only that, but the Psychology Consultant for various team also went undefeated all varsity, provincial, national and while having eight freshman on the international athletes. team. McAllister was a part of a She obtained her Ph.D. in Sport successful defense (only allowing Psychology after completing a a league low 45 goals all season) Master’s degree in Exercise and a successful team while attend- Physiology/Biochemistry and a ing a different school. Bachelor’s degree in Exercise I caught up with her to discuss Science. Her extensive athletic his- how playing a university sport tory as an international rugby play- while not attending the university er, varsity hockey player and com- CREDIT: JACKIE NOBLE Dr. Natascha Wesch was for a first-year student. petitive gymnast has given her the What were those weeks like practical knowledge necessary to When imagery is used to when you were training? help her support other athletes. improve mental performance, “Very busy. I had to bus to During her presentation, Wesch Wesch said it is like packing down Western every day from 5 to 7 gave students advice on how to a pathway in the snow. “The more p.m., so I would miss half an hour improve their physical athletic per- you pack it down and walk the at the beginning of practice. The formance by taking time to focus same path over and over, it training was basically through the solely on training their mind. “One becomes the last thing to melt … practices; we would do training of the things that happens in sport, Imagery will do the same thing as sessions once a week for the prac- and I think in other areas of per- if I were actually practicing or tice. It was a lot of travelling – formance, is that we spend so doing something. It will pack pretty much every weekend we much time training the technical, down the snow, make it more con- were away – so that made it really the tactical and the physical side, crete and it will stick in my mind.” busy for me also.” CREDIT: WESTERNMUSTANGS.CA and we leave the mental side to Wesch said that one of the best What was the hardest thing Fanshawe first-year student Alexa McAllister helped the Western chance,” she said. ways to continue packing down the about playing athletics at a dif- Mustangs win an Ontario University Athletics championship this year. One of the most useful ideas she snow in your mind, so to speak, is ferent school? McAllister is in the collaborative nursing program. offered students was by comparing to practice imagery before you “Really just the transportation, it the mind to a GPS. “If (I) want to sleep because you are more likely was very inconvenient. But it was go to Windsor, what do I plug into to dream about it during the night. worth it in the end.” in their first year? plan you do any better after your the GPS? Where I want to go. Do I As Wesch puts it, you will get Are you happy you got to do “Don’t be intimidated when you freshman year? plug in ‘Don’t go to Sarnia?’ I “More bang for (your) buck.” that in your first year? go out there. I talked to the coach “Just by doing the same thing, could, but it’s not going to take me The techniques offered by “Yeah, very happy, for sure. before to the season (started), just really! Next year, the team really to Windsor, it’s just not going to Wesch can easily be applied to First of all, it was a great experi- to discuss what it was like playing isn’t going to change too much, so take me to Sarnia,” she said, com- anyone. She suggests that you use ence because we won the OUA on the team. But for sure just try we have a really, really strong paring this scenario to that of a imagery every day in order to championship, which was a great out and give it your best out there.” team. Hopefully we can get the gymnast on a balance beam. “If improve whatever it is you are experience as a rookie, and I got to Like you said, the Western same result as last year.” you plug in ‘I don’t want to fall,’ hoping to do better. “If you imag- play a lot this year, which was also Mustangs Women’s lacrosse Best of luck for Alexa as she is you will fall, because you’re not ine something, then you can very exciting.” team won the OUA still training with the lacrosse team telling your mind and body what believe it because, essentially, Do you have any advice for Championship this year, a team at Western and still commuting you want it to do to get to the des- that’s your reality.” students looking to play athletics you were a part of. How do you there on a regular basis. tination that you want,” she added. Ford works to Focus on the improvements mechanical changes vary for dif- ferent markets, but in general, anywhere in the world where MOTORING Focus is sold, this is essentially NAUMAN FAROOQ the car you’ll see. [email protected] From a visual perspective, it looks very nice. It is an attractive compact car in both its sedan and The last generation of the Ford hatchback form. Personally, I Focus model sold in North much prefer the look of the America was, in a word, awful. It hatchback version to that of its didn’t look very good, had terri- sedan sibling. My favourite bly uncomfortable seats and had design touch on this car is actual- the performance and handling of ly the fuel-filler door on the a UPS truck. hatchback model and how beau- Internally, Ford knew they tifully it is integrated into the were about to serve the buying lines of its rear light cluster. public a mish-mash curry made Someone at Ford had their think- from bits and pieces of some of ing cap on. their other old models, and tried The interior is not as convinc- to dress it up with a heavy sprin- ing. It looks fine and it has a lot kling of technology (like the of room, but the quality of the fit CREDIT: FORD SYNC system) to make the prod- and finish is not great. It felt like The 2012 Ford Focus is sure to please buyers. uct look good. they saved money on clips that dual-clutch automatic gearbox. wish the powertrain would com- and it starts at $19,899. In gener- Did it work? For a lot buyers, hold pieces in place – not what I My tester hatchback came with pliment this car’s handling abili- al, a similarly equipped sedan is it did. The last Focus was not a like seeing in a brand new car. the manual gearbox. This gear- ties, but with a turbo model on $900 cheaper than the hatchback huge seller, but it sold in big Thankfully, the seats have box has a nice feel to its throws the horizon, that will address this model. enough numbers for the produc- improved quite a lot over the old and the clutch is very easy to use, issue. So what is the final verdict? tion line to stay open. model, so they are fine on a long but its engine is just not very Most people who buy cars like The new Focus is much However, Ford North America drive. willing. Honestly it felt like the this are more interested in fuel improved over the model it knew they could not pull off the For driving you to your desti- car had half the power its manu- economy rather than power. I replaces, but some of its compe- same trick again with their next nation, the new Focus is current- facturer quoted. Progress on the averaged 8.6-litres/100km in my tition is better still. It’s not bad new Focus, and collaborated ly only offered with one engine, road will not be very rapid. week, which is decent, but not a and it’s worth a close look if with their European division to a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder motor Thanks to its excellent chassis class leader in this category. you’re in the market for a com- come up with the model you see that produces 160 hp and 146 and suspension set-up, the new Prices for the new Focus start pact car that looks good and han- on this page today. lb/ft of torque. This motor can Focus handles very well, and you at $15,999 for the sedan “S” dles well. Good job, Ford, now This model is now a Global either be equipped with a five- can certainly carry a lot of speed model, while the base hatchback hurry up with the turbo model. model. Some technical and speed manual or a six-speed through twists and turns – I just is a better-equipped “SE” trim 30 SPORTS&LEISURE Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/

Gift ideas for the hockey fan

JEREMY WALL INTERROBANG Christmas is fast approaching. Here are a handful of gift ideas for the discerning hockey fan in your family (or just for yourself, per- haps). All of these gifts are avail- able for sale at nhl.com (though they can probably be found cheap- CREDIT: NATHANIEL S. BUTLER/GETTY IMAGES er elsewhere). Lebron James and the Miami Heat came up short in their bid for an NBA Championship, losing to Dallas. Are you looking forward to the 2012 Winter Classic between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers? Well, you could always be watching it in Top sports stories of 2011 style. There are a ton of different

men’s and women’s shirts featur- CREDIT: HALLOFFAMEMEMORABILIA.COM CHRIS LETHBRIDGE took a lot of criticism from ana- Berkman hit a game-tying single, ing both teams available on the INTERROBANG lysts, fans and players for agreeing keeping the Cardinals alive. Freese Shop NHL website, everything would be the hero once again, hit- retro Whalers jersey is $69.99. Are Packers win the Super Bowl as to play for the same team. For the from t-shirts to long-sleeved ther- ting a walk off home run in the bot- you a Toronto fan, but looking for a six seed most part, those who were not mals. In fact, the NHL site has a tom of the 11th. The Cardinals something different from the com- The Green Bay Packers were Miami fans were cheering for this ton of memorabilia no matter what would then go on to win game monplace Maple Leaf? Try a expected to compete for the NFC team to lose. Early season strug- your team is. Hate both the seven 6-2, capturing their 11th Toronto St. Pats fitted hat for North division title in the 2010/11 gles had this team holding a 9-8 Rangers and the Flyers? Try a World Series title. $29.99. Montreal fans have the season, but many were overlook- record and it looked like their lack Winnipeg Jets tie. You can also Jets return to Winnipeg option of a Montreal Maroons hat ing them when Brett Farve decided of depth would prevent them from customize tees, hoodies and long- After 15 long seasons for for the same price. There is a lot he was going to play one more sea- being the great team they were sleeved shirts, personalizing them Winnipeg hockey fans, NHL com- more retro stuff out there. I’ve son for the Minnesota Vikings. made out to be. After a players- with your own name and number. missioner Gary Bettman con- never seen anyone sporting a This team went through a lot of only meeting, the team went on a Number 69 is reserved for only firmed on May 31 that rumours Kansas City Scouts or Cleveland adversity. Five starters on defense 12-game win streak and ended up those with good taste. were true and the Atlanta Barons shirt, if such things exist. missed most of the regular season finishing the regular season in sec- Are you mad for Monopoly? Try Thrashers would relocate to Find me a California Golden Seals and all of the playoffs, along with ond place in the east with a record the NHL-themed version of this Winnipeg for the 2011 season. The retro shirt and I’ll be impressed. two top offensive players, running of 59-24. They ran through the first classic board game. A zamboni price was reported at $170 million, There’s seriously tons of stuff back Ryan Grant and tight end three rounds of the playoffs, win- instead of a car, a Stanley Cup made by True North Sports and available for sale on Shop NHL’s Jermichael Finley. The Packers ning four games to one over instead of a thimble – what’s not to Entertainment. The team played its website. How about Tampa Bay had to win their final two games of Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago. love? Curious about which team is first game at home against the Lightning beer mugs? Or an the regular season just to make the They went on to lose four games to Boardwalk? Think most Stanley Montreal Canadiens on October 9. Anaheim Ducks bar stool? Habs playoffs, before winning three road two in the Finals to Dirk Nowitzki Cups. The board, however, fea- Sidney Crosby’s concussion shooter glasses? Some of the most games and defeating the Pittsburgh and the Dallas Maveriks, making tures the Atlanta Thrashers instead On January 1, in the fourth edi- ridiculous stuff can be found in the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. It Lebron have to wait at least one of the Jets. It would have been tion of the NHL Winter Classic, site’s “Toys & Games” section (as was Green Bay’s fourth Super more season for his first champi- greatly amusing if the Thrashers David Steckel of the Washington if Red Wings Yahtzee isn’t ridicu- Bowl title and quarterback Aaron onship. were Baltic Avenue, but that dubi- Texas Rangers’ Game six col- Capitals blindsided NHL superstar lous enough). How about a Rogers was named Super Bowl ous distinction goes to the lapse Sidney Crosby. In Crosby’s next Columbus Blue Jackets garden MVP. After starting this season Washingon Capitals. Not a game on January 5 against the gnome? Seriously (and it would be 11-0 their win streak is now at 17 Something the Texas Rangers Monopoly maniac? Try Detroit Tampa Bay Lightning, he suffered seriously awesome if these gnomes games. will never forget is how close they Red Wings-themed Yahtzee. yet another hit to the head, this one were autographed). Or for the seri- The Miami Heat were to winning the 2011 World Speaking of the Jets, does the delivered by Victor Hedman. After ous collector in your family, a ‘72 Much like the NCAA’s Series. In the ninth inning, the return of the NHL to Winnipeg these two hits, he experienced sev- CCCP puck autographed by Michigan Wolverines of the early Rangers had a two run lead with leave you missing a few of the eral concussion symptoms that Vladislav Tretiak. 1990s and their “Fab 5,” the Miami two outs and two strikes to other teams that the NHL has ended his season. There was ongo- Best advice? Ignore all this stuff Heat and their “Big 3” were Cardinals batter David Freese. passed by? Well, you could always ing coverage of Crosby’s progress and get your skates on and head expected to dominate the NBA Freese managed to tie the game on keep the dream alive by sporting a throughout the year and many outdoors for the holidays. with anything less than a champi- a triple that sent the game to extra Quebec Nordiques t-shirt or a wondered if he would be the next Although if someone sent me a Tie onship being considered a fail. In innings. St. Louis’ celebration was Hartford Whalers jersey. The Eric Lindros and never be the Domi autographed Leafs garden the 2010 off-season, the Heat short lived after Josh Hamilton Nordiques shirt is $28.99 and the same. Crosby has so far silenced gnome, I wouldn’t complain. signed arguably the three biggest gave Texas the lead back with a his critics. As of November 29, names on the free agent market: two-run homer in the 10th inning. Crosby had two goals and seven Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and The Rangers had St. Louis down to assists in just four games since Chris Bosh. These three players their final strike once again, with two outs and two strikes, Lance returning from the injury. www.fsu.ca Put up or shut up from earlier in the year and these stop turning the ball over and start mistakes are leading to points for scoring lots of points again. the other team. 3. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. http://www.law.uwo.ca/cls/ The Cowboys come in red-hot, DeMarco Murray: The Giants http://www.law.uwo.ca/cls/ NFL CZAR JUSTIN VANDERZWAN with a chance to grab a strangle- NEED Bradshaw back at 100 per hold on the division with a win. cent in this one. The Giants This matchup will happen again in haven’t been able to run the foot- week 17, so expect a pair of very ball at all without him, and that’s The NFC East was supposed to good games from these teams. the main reason for Manning’s belong to the Philadelphia Eagles. Key Matchups recent struggles. Murray, on the With several high-powered free 1. Giants Defensive Line vs. other hand, has exploded onto the agents and returning stars, the Tony Romo: In case you forgot, it scene. The rookie out of Oklahoma Eagles were heavily favoured to was the Giants that injured Mr. has run over, around and through win the Super Bowl as well. As it Romo a year ago. In order to keep most of the opposition, and his turns out, they just weren’t very their run going, the Cowboys must play has helped spark Tony good, and the division will belong keep Romo on the field, and that Romo’s recent run as well. to either the Giants or the means slowing down this Giants The Rundown FREE LEGAL SESERVICES ERVICES TO ALL L Cowboys. pass rush. This has must-win written all A lot of questions will be 2. Giants vs. Second-Half over it for both teams. Barring an FULL-TIMEFULL-TIME FANSHAWEFANSHAWE STUDENTSSTUDENTS answered in week 14 when the Slumps: I have no idea what hap- Arizona miracle, the Cowboys will COURTESYCOURTESY OOFF THE FFANSHAWEANNSHAWE SSTUDENTTUDENT UNIUNIONONN Giants visit Dallas to face the pens to the Giants after week 10 or come in on a five game winning Cowboys for the first time this so. They just seem to lose their streak, so they will have all of the year. The Giants are trying to confidence late in seasons, and it momentum. I think it gives them (519)(519) 661661-3352-3352 Call for aappointment.ppointment. avoid their trademark second-half has cost them several division the edge, as does playing at home. slump, and their recent losing has a titles. In order to avoid another I’ll take the hotter quarterback CheckCheck the FSU oofficeffice (SC2001) for detailsdetails.. lot to do with quarterback Eli such crumble this year (and save (Romo) and the Cowboys 34-24. Manning. His turnovers are up their coach’s job), they need to 31 Volume 44 Issue No. 15 December 5, 2011 www.fsu.ca/interrobang/ SPORTS&LEISURE

Liverpool still contending

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With the race for the fourth spot in the English Premier League thickening in the last couple sea- sons, it would be easy to dismiss the former member of the ‘Big Four’ Liverpool as a contending force for a spot of Europe. CREDIT: OHL IMAGES However, don’t count out the Reds Dale Hunter coaching the London Knights beside son and Assistant as a team that can seriously chal- lenge in the current bottleneck Coach Dylan Hunter. CREDIT: PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES between third and eighth. Lucas is just one effective player on this team on the rise. A spirited Liverpool side chal- lenged Manchester City and dominate one side of the field and, Guardians Chalkboard application, grabbed what was a deserving in the case of the City game, out Lucas made 11 tackles in the Hunter’s Captial gain point at home on November 27 to play opponents on his own side of match, all of which were success- continue an unbeaten streak of two the field, makes him an asset to the ful. He is constantly giving great With a number of speculations months. Slowly, this side has been squad. cover for both the forward band of that Ovechkin isn’t performing to amassing points against teams like The purchase of Charlie Adam midfielders in Adam and his potential – or for his contract Chelsea and Manchester United seemed to be inevitable last sea- Henderson, but he also sits back in AROUND THE OHL for that matter – Hunter’s effec- without much applause. In the City RYAN SPRINGETT son, and Liverpool was lucky to be a way that he can cover plenty of [email protected] tive power-play he brought to game, Luis Suárez proved his a part of the deal. With the absence the pitch. His tackles and intercep- twitter: @Ryan_Springett London for years will now be test- worth against a difficult (to say the of Steven Gerrard, Adam has pro- tions officially recorded span from ed in Washington. His five-for- least) Manchester defense. He has vided some creativity out of the both sides of the pitch, all in the ward power-play is something he time and time again been the best midfield to the extent that he can area between the 18-yard box and On November 28, the has done in London for years. Red on the field and that match dictate the game a little bit; some- the centerline. Considering the Washington Capitals had a press They keep scoring and leading in showed it once again. But it does- thing with Blackpool he was City offense were limited to only conference to officially announce the power-play goals per cent and n’t stop at the front. Dirk Kuyt is unable to accomplish versus the seven opportunities on goal, Lucas that London Knights Coach Dale it was a game-changer in the having some form of resurgence big boys. However, Adam is only played a crucial part in decon- Hunter would be the new Head OHL, but how will it fit in with this season. Always a favourite of the second part of the skill that this structing any Manchester City Coach of the Capitals. The Washington? The fact of the mat- the Kop, he has since moved on club has creatively in the middle of attacking move. rumours had finally been con- ter is that they already use four less chances and worked more as a the park. Jordan Henderson is only Liverpool has slowly climbed firmed: Boudreau out, Hunter in. forwards, with Ovechkin replac- supporting force for either Suárez 21 and has shown with his former back into contention for a chance Hunter finished his hockey ing one defenseman the huge or Andy Carroll. This has worked clubs that he is a proven playmak- in Europe. Manager Kenny career as a player with the offensive threat from the point, for all parties because Kuyt has er. His vision is like no one else’s, Dalglish has brought this team Colorado Avalanche in 1999. He Mike Green. This is something become legendary for his physical even on this side. some stability and consistency. began his career with the Quebec Hunter shouldn’t change; the skills with the ball, yet his six-foot Lucas is one of the best stopping Look for this team to consistently Nordiques in 1981, playing seven chemistry is all there, and chem- stature doesn’t necessarily warrant midfielders in the English Premier climb the title to a European spot seasons with the Nordiques. At istry is something you do not try him as a target man. Having him League. According to The in the coming months. the peak of Hunter’s hockey to change, especially when it has career, he played in Washington had so much success in the past. as a Washington Capital, playing What Hunter needs is a new strat- in 12 seasons with the Capitals egy for the power-play. What he from 1987 to 1999. His career has done for London is work the stats, including playoffs: GP: puck down low in the offensive 1593, G: 365, A: 773, Pts: 1138, zone on the power-play. This is PIM: 4294. something he may fall back on if Hunter has coached the London the shots from the point are not Knights since 2001, and he has coming. brought: one Memorial Cup The other side of the situation is (2004/05); seven Holody back in London: who is going to Trophies, Midwest take over as the head coach for the Championship; two Wayne London Knights? Gretzky Trophies, Western Mark Hunter was the 2003/04 Conference Champions. His OHL OHL Executive of the Year and Records: Most wins (59), Most now former Assistant Coach to Points (120), Fewest Goals his brother Dale Hunter, and is Against (125). He also won the going to be coaching the Knights Hamilton Spectator Trophy (2003 until the end of the season. This to 2007). He won OHL coach of will be very interesting to watch the year in 2003/04, 2004/05 and and as a hockey analysis; not only 2009/10, and won CHL coach of is Mark Hunter now Coach of the the year in 2003/04. London Knights, he is also the Without a doubt, Hunter has Co-Owner and General Manager brought a lot to the London for the organization. This means Knights organization; with 459 he can do exactly what he wants wins as Head Coach for the to do with this club and really he London Knights, he is a fitting has no one to answer to. Mark is a choice for the head coaching job very smart hockey businessman in the Washington Capitals’ and you can look for big shake- organization. Now he faces his ups with the organization within biggest test as a head coach: how the next two years as he tries for is he going to get Alexander another push for the Memorial Ovechkin going? Cup.

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